Hailee Steinfeld Eager to Reprise Kate Bishop Role in MCU: ‘I’m Waiting by the Phone’

Hailee Steinfeld recently appeared on the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast to talk about her latest projects and reflect on her career.

She discussed her role in Sinners, one of this year’s major hits and a strong awards contender. Steinfeld also looked back on her first Oscar nomination 15 years ago for True Grit and shared updates on her voice work in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

Marvel fans are especially interested in her potential return as Kate Bishop, a fan-favorite character.

Steinfeld addressed rumors sparked by a mysterious IMDb listing for a project called Champions. “I saw that! You’re telling me anyone can just update IMDb now? Because part of me was like, ‘Is this someone random just throwing stuff out? Or someone who knows something?’” she said.

Regarding her involvement with Marvel, Steinfeld was clear she is open and ready. “I’m always waiting by the phone. I love that family. I’m so grateful to be a part of it. Anytime they need me, they know where to find me,” she shared.

Steinfeld also spoke about her return as Gwen Stacy in the animated Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. She described the recording process as evolving and dynamic. “You never get the full script at the top. It evolves. And that makes it so crazy and fun to be a part of,” she said, adding that she has recorded many different versions of lines for the character.

It’s exciting to hear that Hailee Steinfeld is eager to return to the MCU. Kate Bishop has become a beloved character, and her return could add more depth and excitement to upcoming Marvel projects. The evolving process of her other roles, like Gwen Stacy, shows her versatility as an actress. Are you hoping to see her back as Kate Bishop? Share your thoughts in the comments.