Not every MCU character gets their own  movie, it just seems like it. Still,  
Not every MCU character gets their own  movie, it just seems like it. Still,  

there are tons of cool supporting characters who  deserve the spotlight just as much as their more  
there are tons of cool supporting characters who  deserve the spotlight just as much as their more  

celebrated compatriots. Here's a look at  the most underrated characters in the MCU.
celebrated compatriots. Here's a look at  the most underrated characters in the MCU.

Originally a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, James  "Jimmy" Woo was recruited by the FBI before  
Originally a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, James  "Jimmy" Woo was recruited by the FBI before  

eventually serving as Scott Lang's parole  officer in 2018's "Ant Man and the Wasp."  
eventually serving as Scott Lang's parole  officer in 2018's "Ant Man and the Wasp."  

Woo strongly suspects Lang is breaking his  parole, and indeed he is, although he always  
Woo strongly suspects Lang is breaking his  parole, and indeed he is, although he always  

manages to cover it up. Regardless, Woo tries to  catch him, as well as Hank Pym and Hope van Dyne,  
manages to cover it up. Regardless, Woo tries to  catch him, as well as Hank Pym and Hope van Dyne,  

for violating the terms of the Sokovia  Accords, but can't quite manage it.
for violating the terms of the Sokovia  Accords, but can't quite manage it.

Years later, as seen in "WandaVision," Woo  is instrumental in unraveling the mystery  
Years later, as seen in "WandaVision," Woo  is instrumental in unraveling the mystery  

of Westview, which has been besieged by  Wanda Maximoff's reality-warping powers.  
of Westview, which has been besieged by  Wanda Maximoff's reality-warping powers.  

Woo was such a favorite in "WandaVision" that  fans have been clamoring for a spinoff "Jimmy  
Woo was such a favorite in "WandaVision" that  fans have been clamoring for a spinoff "Jimmy  

Woo" solo series, but so far, no word from  Marvel if such a thing will ever materializet.
Woo" solo series, but so far, no word from  Marvel if such a thing will ever materializet.

If you're looking for definitive proof  that Andy Serkis - best known for playing  
If you're looking for definitive proof  that Andy Serkis - best known for playing  

Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings"  and "Hobbit" trilogies and Caesar  
Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings"  and "Hobbit" trilogies and Caesar  

in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise  - can do more than just motion capture,  
in the "Planet of the Apes" franchise  - can do more than just motion capture,  

look no further than his performance as  the evil Ulysses Klaue, a black market  
look no further than his performance as  the evil Ulysses Klaue, a black market  

arms dealer who appears in 2015's "Avengers:  Age of Ultron" and 2018's "Black Panther."
arms dealer who appears in 2015's "Avengers:  Age of Ultron" and 2018's "Black Panther."

Serkis steals every scene he's in with his  portrayal of Klaue's offbeat sense of humor.  
Serkis steals every scene he's in with his  portrayal of Klaue's offbeat sense of humor.  

Klaue is downright giddy while battling  Black Panther, and he's equally excited  
Klaue is downright giddy while battling  Black Panther, and he's equally excited  

about giving out copies of his mixtape.  Unfortunately for Klaue, and for fans,  
about giving out copies of his mixtape.  Unfortunately for Klaue, and for fans,  

Killmonger betrays and kills him before his  own plan fails at the hands of T'Challa.
Killmonger betrays and kills him before his  own plan fails at the hands of T'Challa.

Serkis just brings so much chilling,  lunatic energy to his performance  
Serkis just brings so much chilling,  lunatic energy to his performance  

that we have to give him his due. Can  someone give this man an Oscar already?
that we have to give him his due. Can  someone give this man an Oscar already?

"Well that is quite the entourage,  you got a mix tape coming out?"
"Well that is quite the entourage,  you got a mix tape coming out?"

"Yeah, actually, there is one. I'll send  you the soundcloud link if you like!"
"Yeah, actually, there is one. I'll send  you the soundcloud link if you like!"

It's weird that we meet Mantis, a  naively sweet, mind-reading alien empath,  
It's weird that we meet Mantis, a  naively sweet, mind-reading alien empath,  

as the personal assistant to a genocidal  maniac. But the more you get to know her,  
as the personal assistant to a genocidal  maniac. But the more you get to know her,  

the more you realize she probably didn't know  any better. All her interactions are colored by  
the more you realize she probably didn't know  any better. All her interactions are colored by  

her perpetual state of innocent confusion. Like  certain other members of the Guardians of the  
her perpetual state of innocent confusion. Like  certain other members of the Guardians of the  

Galaxy, she doesn't really get subtlety,  nuance, or the intricacies of metaphor.
Galaxy, she doesn't really get subtlety,  nuance, or the intricacies of metaphor.

"Most people want cute pets. Why  would Ego want such a hideous one?"
"Most people want cute pets. Why  would Ego want such a hideous one?"

"I am hideous?"
"I am hideous?"

"You are horrifying to look at!"
"You are horrifying to look at!"

Beyond her oblivious nature,  Mantis is impressively powerful,  
Beyond her oblivious nature,  Mantis is impressively powerful,  

and ends up becoming a major asset in the  fight against Thanos. She even puts the big  
and ends up becoming a major asset in the  fight against Thanos. She even puts the big  

purple bad guy himself into a trance  while other Avengers hold him down.  
purple bad guy himself into a trance  while other Avengers hold him down.  

She's certainly not the most important  Avenger, or even the most important Guardian,  
She's certainly not the most important  Avenger, or even the most important Guardian,  

but actor Pom Klementieff makes Mantis so fun and  memorable that we had to put her on this list.
but actor Pom Klementieff makes Mantis so fun and  memorable that we had to put her on this list.

Much praise has been given to Florence  Pugh's performance as Yelena Belova,  
Much praise has been given to Florence  Pugh's performance as Yelena Belova,  

Natasha Romanoff's "sister" in 2021's "Black  Widow." There's a reason for that — she's  
Natasha Romanoff's "sister" in 2021's "Black  Widow." There's a reason for that — she's  

excellent. Comparatively less praise has been  directed towards their "father" figure, however,  
excellent. Comparatively less praise has been  directed towards their "father" figure, however,  

David Harbour's hilarious and obtuse Red Guardian.
David Harbour's hilarious and obtuse Red Guardian.

Red Guardian was a Cold War-era Soviet spy  who was injected with super-soldier serum to  
Red Guardian was a Cold War-era Soviet spy  who was injected with super-soldier serum to  

compete with the U.S.'s own Captain America.  He claims the two fought in their heyday,  
compete with the U.S.'s own Captain America.  He claims the two fought in their heyday,  

but as another inmate points out, Cap was  under the ice when Alexei says this happened.  
but as another inmate points out, Cap was  under the ice when Alexei says this happened.  

The issue is raised again, but never properly  resolved, and answers are in short supply.
The issue is raised again, but never properly  resolved, and answers are in short supply.

But answers are also beside the point.  Harbour is an absolute delight to watch in  
But answers are also beside the point.  Harbour is an absolute delight to watch in  

every scene he's in, and we hope we see more  of this character sooner rather than later.
every scene he's in, and we hope we see more  of this character sooner rather than later.

While Ronan the Accuser has "bad guy" written  all over him, the Guardians of the Galaxy's  
While Ronan the Accuser has "bad guy" written  all over him, the Guardians of the Galaxy's  

second major villain, Ego, initially comes  off as a pretty nice guy. After all, he is  
second major villain, Ego, initially comes  off as a pretty nice guy. After all, he is  

Peter Quill's dad. The godlike, planet-owning  Celestial is just thrilled to see his son and  
Peter Quill's dad. The godlike, planet-owning  Celestial is just thrilled to see his son and  

rope him into the family business. Which is  — let us check our notes here — oh, right,  
rope him into the family business. Which is  — let us check our notes here — oh, right,  

killing all life and absorbing it into himself.  Yikes. There seems to have been a lot of that  
killing all life and absorbing it into himself.  Yikes. There seems to have been a lot of that  

going around the MCU at the time. Naturally,  Quill and the Guardians have to take him down.  
going around the MCU at the time. Naturally,  Quill and the Guardians have to take him down.  

It's no easy task, and they suffer some  heartbreak along the way, but they get it done.
It's no easy task, and they suffer some  heartbreak along the way, but they get it done.

That being said, Kurt Russell is simply  great in this villainous one-off role.  
That being said, Kurt Russell is simply  great in this villainous one-off role.  

Even when he's describing what it's like to  be a lonely god or his genocidal intentions,  
Even when he's describing what it's like to  be a lonely god or his genocidal intentions,  

he comes off as a good ol' fashioned dad who  just wants to include his son in a project.  
he comes off as a good ol' fashioned dad who  just wants to include his son in a project.  

It's a great performance that elevates the film.
It's a great performance that elevates the film.

In 2016's "Doctor Strange,"  Benedict Wong's performance as  
In 2016's "Doctor Strange,"  Benedict Wong's performance as  

Wong is easily one of the best and funniest parts  of the movie. Though he's a supporting character,  
Wong is easily one of the best and funniest parts  of the movie. Though he's a supporting character,  

he is also a Master of the Mystic  Arts in his own right. He's funny,  
he is also a Master of the Mystic  Arts in his own right. He's funny,  

quick-witted, and very, very good at what  he does, as Thanos' goons find out the  
quick-witted, and very, very good at what  he does, as Thanos' goons find out the  

hard way in 2018's "Avengers: Infinity  War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."
hard way in 2018's "Avengers: Infinity  War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."

We didn't get to see nearly enough of Wong, which  is why it's exciting that he's poised to make  
We didn't get to see nearly enough of Wong, which  is why it's exciting that he's poised to make  

more appearances in Phase 4 as Doctor Strange and  the Multiverse take center stage. We can't wait.
more appearances in Phase 4 as Doctor Strange and  the Multiverse take center stage. We can't wait.

Played inimitably by Kat Dennings, Darcy  Lewis is a bit of a stand-in for the audience.  
Played inimitably by Kat Dennings, Darcy  Lewis is a bit of a stand-in for the audience.  

She's by Jane Foster and Erik Selvig's  side when Thor crash-lands on Earth,  
She's by Jane Foster and Erik Selvig's  side when Thor crash-lands on Earth,  

and while they take these outrageous,  extraterrestrial events in stride,  
and while they take these outrageous,  extraterrestrial events in stride,  

she's always around to hilariously remind  them that no, this is not normal. Her  
she's always around to hilariously remind  them that no, this is not normal. Her  

quips provide some of the best parts of  2011's "Thor," but other than a minor  
quips provide some of the best parts of  2011's "Thor," but other than a minor  

appearance in 2013's "Thor: The Dark World,"  we haven't seen her again on the big screen.
appearance in 2013's "Thor: The Dark World,"  we haven't seen her again on the big screen.

Luckily, she made a triumphant return to  the MCU in "WandaVision." In this series,  
Luckily, she made a triumphant return to  the MCU in "WandaVision." In this series,  

she's finally gotten her doctorate in  astrophysics and is instrumental in unraveling  
she's finally gotten her doctorate in  astrophysics and is instrumental in unraveling  

the mysteries of Westview, a town trapped by  the sitcom-centric magic of one Wanda Maximoff.  
the mysteries of Westview, a town trapped by  the sitcom-centric magic of one Wanda Maximoff.  

It's a story rooted in profound grief, but Kat  Dennings always brings some much-needed quirky  
It's a story rooted in profound grief, but Kat  Dennings always brings some much-needed quirky  

humor to the table when she's onscreen.  Hopefully we haven't seen the last of her.
humor to the table when she's onscreen.  Hopefully we haven't seen the last of her.

Thor's galaxy-spanning, universe-saving  adventures are the stuff of legend,  
Thor's galaxy-spanning, universe-saving  adventures are the stuff of legend,  

and for good reason. But his good buddy Heimdall,  played as epically as you'd expect by Idris Elba,  
and for good reason. But his good buddy Heimdall,  played as epically as you'd expect by Idris Elba,  

is just as much of a hero. His is a lonely job,  which undoubtedly involves hours or days, if not  
is just as much of a hero. His is a lonely job,  which undoubtedly involves hours or days, if not  

longer, standing in a lonely chamber, waiting for  a call. But without him, Asgard would be cut off  
longer, standing in a lonely chamber, waiting for  a call. But without him, Asgard would be cut off  

from the outside world and the universe would  be a much more dangerous place because of it.
from the outside world and the universe would  be a much more dangerous place because of it.

In "Thor: Ragnarok," Heimdall gets his chance  to shine, leading Asgardian refugees into the  
In "Thor: Ragnarok," Heimdall gets his chance  to shine, leading Asgardian refugees into the  

mountains to escape Hela's murderous forces.  When they're escaping on the bridge, he defends  
mountains to escape Hela's murderous forces.  When they're escaping on the bridge, he defends  

his people again, and is instrumental in helping  them escape as the place is destroyed behind them.  
his people again, and is instrumental in helping  them escape as the place is destroyed behind them.  

Sadly, he never does get the credit he's due,  dying unceremoniously at the hands of Thanos — but  
Sadly, he never does get the credit he's due,  dying unceremoniously at the hands of Thanos — but  

not before using the last of his  magic to transport Hulk to Earth.
not before using the last of his  magic to transport Hulk to Earth.

And since it's Hulk who ultimately  uses the Infinity Gauntlet to restore  
And since it's Hulk who ultimately  uses the Infinity Gauntlet to restore  

the universe, you can't overstate  Heimdall's importance to the MCU.
the universe, you can't overstate  Heimdall's importance to the MCU.

It's a shame this gem of a character is  buried in the "Ant Man" movies, likely the  
It's a shame this gem of a character is  buried in the "Ant Man" movies, likely the  

most underappreciated entries in the MCU. He is,  without a doubt, one of the funniest characters  
most underappreciated entries in the MCU. He is,  without a doubt, one of the funniest characters  

in the franchise. Played by Michael Peña, Luis  meets Scott Lang in prison. After getting out,  
in the franchise. Played by Michael Peña, Luis  meets Scott Lang in prison. After getting out,  

Scott becomes Ant-Man, and Luis is right by  his side, supporting him in the background.  
Scott becomes Ant-Man, and Luis is right by  his side, supporting him in the background.  

In 2018's "Ant Man and the Wasp," Luis and  some other prison buddies, trying to make a  
In 2018's "Ant Man and the Wasp," Luis and  some other prison buddies, trying to make a  

living with felonies on their record, start X-Con  Security Consultants. Heck, even in "Avengers:  
living with felonies on their record, start X-Con  Security Consultants. Heck, even in "Avengers:  

Endgame," Luis' van is instrumental to  the Avengers' time-traveling exploits.
Endgame," Luis' van is instrumental to  the Avengers' time-traveling exploits.

In every appearance, Peña plays Luis as a  rapid-fire motormouth with a heart of gold,  
In every appearance, Peña plays Luis as a  rapid-fire motormouth with a heart of gold,  

and a penchant for boring people with long-winded  monologues that have little to do with the subject  
and a penchant for boring people with long-winded  monologues that have little to do with the subject  

at hand. He also never seems to truly grasp  what's going on, but always manages to pull  
at hand. He also never seems to truly grasp  what's going on, but always manages to pull  

through for his buddy Scott. Ant-Man and all  his friends survive the events of "Avengers:  
through for his buddy Scott. Ant-Man and all  his friends survive the events of "Avengers:  

Endgame," so here's hoping we'll get  to see more of Peña in this role.
Endgame," so here's hoping we'll get  to see more of Peña in this role.

We didn't know what to think when  we first saw Valkyrie in "Thor:  
We didn't know what to think when  we first saw Valkyrie in "Thor:  

Ragnarok." She's a stumbling drunk who  saves a hammerless Thor from scavengers,  
Ragnarok." She's a stumbling drunk who  saves a hammerless Thor from scavengers,  

only to kidnap him and sell him into slavery.  As Thor eventually discovers, she used to be  
only to kidnap him and sell him into slavery.  As Thor eventually discovers, she used to be  

a powerful Asgardian warrior who was defeated by  Hela and now drinks herself into a nightly stupor.
a powerful Asgardian warrior who was defeated by  Hela and now drinks herself into a nightly stupor.

But then she has her redemption. She  joins Thor and Bruce Banner on their trip  
But then she has her redemption. She  joins Thor and Bruce Banner on their trip  

back to Asgard to fight Hela, and after the  Asgardian refugees are decimated by Thanos,  
back to Asgard to fight Hela, and after the  Asgardian refugees are decimated by Thanos,  

she helps them settle on Earth  in "Avengers: Endgame." After  
she helps them settle on Earth  in "Avengers: Endgame." After  

battling Thanos in the final battle, Thor  appoints her ruler of the Asgardian people.
battling Thanos in the final battle, Thor  appoints her ruler of the Asgardian people.

It's a great character arc. All we  can say is, long live the queen!
It's a great character arc. All we  can say is, long live the queen!

This minor, dorky bad guy from 2010's "Iron Man 2"  almost never gets talked about. We kind of get it:  
This minor, dorky bad guy from 2010's "Iron Man 2"  almost never gets talked about. We kind of get it:  

He's primarily used for comic relief in one of the  franchise's most overlooked movies. In the broader  
He's primarily used for comic relief in one of the  franchise's most overlooked movies. In the broader  

scheme of things, he only plays a small role  in James Rhodes acquiring the War Machine suit.
scheme of things, he only plays a small role  in James Rhodes acquiring the War Machine suit.

But his larger narrative insignificance doesn't  matter. Sam Rockwell's performance as this nerdy,  
But his larger narrative insignificance doesn't  matter. Sam Rockwell's performance as this nerdy,  

ankle-biting corporate competitor to  the vastly cooler and smarter Tony Stark  
ankle-biting corporate competitor to  the vastly cooler and smarter Tony Stark  

is too delightful not to mention here. Every line  of dialogue he delivers is dripping with cringey,  
is too delightful not to mention here. Every line  of dialogue he delivers is dripping with cringey,  

dad-humor-ish sleaze. Whether he's at the Senate  hearing, meeting Whiplash, selling guns to the  
dad-humor-ish sleaze. Whether he's at the Senate  hearing, meeting Whiplash, selling guns to the  

military, or doing his unforgettably goofy  dance at the Expo, he's always pitch-perfect.
military, or doing his unforgettably goofy  dance at the Expo, he's always pitch-perfect.

Sadly, we haven't really seen the character  since, other than a cameo in the "All Hail the  
Sadly, we haven't really seen the character  since, other than a cameo in the "All Hail the  

King" short. So c'mon, Marvel! We don't care what  you have to do. Just bring back Rockwell's Hammer!
King" short. So c'mon, Marvel! We don't care what  you have to do. Just bring back Rockwell's Hammer!

From Pepper Potts to Peter Parker  to James Rhodes, Tony Stark has no  
From Pepper Potts to Peter Parker  to James Rhodes, Tony Stark has no  

shortage of allies. But his dependable,  fiercely loyal old pal, former chauffeur,  
shortage of allies. But his dependable,  fiercely loyal old pal, former chauffeur,  

and Stark Industries security chief Happy Hogan,  played delightfully by MCU architect Jon Favreau,  
and Stark Industries security chief Happy Hogan,  played delightfully by MCU architect Jon Favreau,  

deserves a mention here. Simply  put, he's just so much fun to watch.
deserves a mention here. Simply  put, he's just so much fun to watch.

When Tony is being Tony, Happy's always  around to reign in his excesses and keep  
When Tony is being Tony, Happy's always  around to reign in his excesses and keep  

him focused. When Iron Man is off saving  the world, Happy can be found on the ground,  
him focused. When Iron Man is off saving  the world, Happy can be found on the ground,  

working tirelessly to protect everything  his boss holds dear. And after key roles  
working tirelessly to protect everything  his boss holds dear. And after key roles  

in everything from "Iron Man 2" to "Avengers:  Endgame," he's gone on to become an important  
in everything from "Iron Man 2" to "Avengers:  Endgame," he's gone on to become an important  

part of the Spider-Man film franchise  as well as mentor to Peter Parker.
part of the Spider-Man film franchise  as well as mentor to Peter Parker.

Happy Hogan might be a comic relief character  before he's anything else, but his support of Iron  
Happy Hogan might be a comic relief character  before he's anything else, but his support of Iron  

Man and Spidey makes all the difference. We'd all  be lucky to have such a true friend by our sides.
Man and Spidey makes all the difference. We'd all  be lucky to have such a true friend by our sides.

"Where's Parker?”
"Where's Parker?”

“He’s with a girl.”
“He’s with a girl.”

“I need to speak with him."
“I need to speak with him."

"He'll call you."
"He'll call you."

A vicious cyborg warrior and  Thanos' younger daughter,  
A vicious cyborg warrior and  Thanos' younger daughter,  

Nebula takes out her rage on her battlefield foes.  
Nebula takes out her rage on her battlefield foes.  

In the first "Guardians of the Galaxy" film,  she makes killing Gamora, her elder sister,  
In the first "Guardians of the Galaxy" film,  she makes killing Gamora, her elder sister,  

a priority, in the hopes that their abusive  father will approve and recognize her abilities.
a priority, in the hopes that their abusive  father will approve and recognize her abilities.

But she never manages to pull it off. Much to her  fury, Nebula is no match for Gamora and her new  
But she never manages to pull it off. Much to her  fury, Nebula is no match for Gamora and her new  

friends, and she's soon captured by the Guardians  and held against her will. While in their custody,  
friends, and she's soon captured by the Guardians  and held against her will. While in their custody,  

though, she has a change of heart, and in  "Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2," she ultimately  
though, she has a change of heart, and in  "Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2," she ultimately  

sides with them against Ego and, eventually,  her own father. Nebula fights Thanos on Titan  
sides with them against Ego and, eventually,  her own father. Nebula fights Thanos on Titan  

before becoming an instrumental participant  in the time-travel plot central to "Avengers;  
before becoming an instrumental participant  in the time-travel plot central to "Avengers;  

Endgame." She even runs into her past self  and is forced to kill her to save her friends.
Endgame." She even runs into her past self  and is forced to kill her to save her friends.

It's an incredible story, brought to life  by Karen Gillan's powerful performance  
It's an incredible story, brought to life  by Karen Gillan's powerful performance  

over the course of multiple  movies that star other people.  
over the course of multiple  movies that star other people.  

Both inside and outside the MCU, Nebula never  seems to get the respect she clearly deserves.  
Both inside and outside the MCU, Nebula never  seems to get the respect she clearly deserves.  

But it's time that changes. Here's to many more  MCU movies featuring our favorite blue meanie.
But it's time that changes. Here's to many more  MCU movies featuring our favorite blue meanie.

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