As fans continue to speculate over who will play Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, UFC star Ronda Rousey has remained vocal about her interest in taking on the role. But while Marvel Studios has yet to make any official casting announcements, one offer has already hit her inbox — just not from the studio you’d expect.
According to TMZ Sports, Rousey has been offered a starring role in Captain Marvel XXX: An Axel Braun Parody. The well-known adult filmmaker reportedly reached out to Rousey with a surprising (and frankly, bizarre) offer: $5 million for a role involving three sex scenes over a two-week shoot.
The report suggests the production would involve more dialogue and on-screen time than the average adult film, though no specifics were given about the character’s name or storyline. Braun, known for making adult parodies of superhero films, apparently made a similar offer to Ben Affleck’s former nanny earlier this year.
Of course, there’s zero chance Rousey would even entertain this kind of offer — and it’s hard not to see it as outright disrespectful. While it may be typical fare in adult parody circles, targeting someone actively campaigning for a major Hollywood role (especially one in a female-led superhero film) feels more like a tasteless publicity stunt than anything serious.
Rousey recently expressed interest in playing Captain Marvel during a Reddit AMA, telling fans that many of the best roles have already been taken but she’d “like to vie for Miss Marvel,” likely referencing Carol Danvers’ current incarnation. With her rising popularity and expanding film presence, some fans were quick to back the idea of Marvel considering her for the part — though no studio movement has been reported.
As of now, Marvel Studios has not announced any casting for Captain Marvel, which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2018. Given the importance of the character — and the timing — it’s likely the studio already has someone in mind.
Whether Rousey will ever officially join the MCU remains to be seen. But this week’s news makes one thing crystal clear: not every offer is worth considering, especially when it’s this ridiculous.
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