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Xochitl Gomez on MCU career hurdles

The industry's reaction to Xochitl Gomez landing the role of America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness turned out to be a genuine double-edged sword rather than a career boost. Even though her character hasn't shown up in any new Marvel projects, casting directors kept assuming she was either too pricey or completely locked away by future obligations. Those same teams claimed her schedule was a nightmare to navigate, which effectively blocked post-franchise opportunities while she was actually free to work. She admitted that the whole situation felt terrifying and frightening, noting that it was nerve-wracking to deal with such assumptions while collaborating with professionals she genuinely admired. When she tried to push back against the logic, the feedback was blunt: "She's too expensive. What if she's in this and that, her schedule? And I'm like, 'Guys...'" Gomez summed up the paradox perfectly, calling the experience both a gift and a curse because the fame came with invisible walls. The result wasn't just confusion; it was a direct plea for access to different kinds of projects. Her final message was clear: "Wait, I want to do the cool indie movies. Give me a chance, guys." It highlights how a major franchise appearance can inadvertently freeze an actor out of other potential roles simply because people can't see past the label.

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Xochitl Gomez on MCU career hurdles

The industry's reaction to Xochitl Gomez landing the role of America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness turned out to be a genuine double-edged sword rather than a career boost. Even though her character hasn't shown up in any new Marvel projects, casting directors kept assuming she was either too pricey or completely locked away by future obligations. Those same teams claimed her schedule was a nightmare to navigate, which effectively blocked post-franchise opportunities while she was actually free to work. She admitted that the whole situation felt terrifying and frightening, noting that it was nerve-wracking to deal with such assumptions while collaborating with professionals she genuinely admired. When she tried to push back against the logic, the feedback was blunt: "She's too expensive. What if she's in this and that, her schedule? And I'm like, 'Guys...'" Gomez summed up the paradox perfectly, calling the experience both a gift and a curse because the fame came with invisible walls. The result wasn't just confusion; it was a direct plea for access to different kinds of projects. Her final message was clear: "Wait, I want to do the cool indie movies. Give me a chance, guys." It highlights how a major franchise appearance can inadvertently freeze an actor out of other potential roles simply because people can't see past the label.

6h