Marvel Star Xochitl Gomez Says She Struggled to Find Work After Joining the MCU as Everyone Assumed She'd Be Too Busy — Even Though Her Character Has Never Returned

Xochitl Gomez's big break in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) came with the 2022 Doctor Strange sequel, where she portrayed America Chavez, a multiverse-punching teenager. However, Gomez has revealed that her newfound fame led to a struggle to find further acting work. Despite the character's generally positive reception, producers reportedly hesitated to cast Gomez in other projects due to concerns about her potential availability and cost.

Gomez herself acknowledged this, saying, "I had a hard time getting roles... They were like, 'She's too expensive. What if she's in this and that, her schedule?'" Even though Chavez was shown departing for training at Kamar-Taj in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, suggesting a more significant role in future appearances, Gomez has not returned as America Chavez in any subsequent Marvel projects.

Rumors of a potential magical school series, "Strange Academy," or appearances in "Avengers: Doomsday" or "Avengers: Secret Wars" have not materialized. Gomez concluded that she might return as a surprise, given her image rights are owned by Marvel.