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Cardiff Accent Heard in New MCU Series
15 Oct
Summary
- Welsh actress Lauren Morais plays a villain with a Cardiff accent.
- The role is in the new superhero series VisionQuest, a WandaVision spin-off.
- Morais decided to use her natural accent in a late audition round.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to feature a Welsh villain with a distinct Cardiff accent. Actress Lauren Morais, hailing from the Welsh capital, has been cast as Lisa Molinari in the upcoming superhero series VisionQuest. This new Disney+ show is a spin-off from the popular miniseries WandaVision and delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity.
Morais described securing the role as a surreal, 'pinch me' moment. She shared on BBC Radio Wales that she initially auditioned for the part using an Essex accent, later experimenting with northern and American accents in subsequent rounds. However, during a crucial reading, Morais took a chance and spoke with her natural Cardiff accent.
She recounted asking the casting team if her character could be from Cardiff, to which they readily agreed. Morais expressed immense pride in being able to introduce her authentic regional accent into the highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe, marking a unique representation for Welsh talent.
