10 MCU Supporting Characters Who Became Fan Favorites

MCU (Marvel Studios) has found a way to make its audience fall in love with its ever-growing cast of characters. From the villains to the heroes to the side characters, almost everyone in the MCU has some sort of fanbase surrounding them.

When it comes to supporting characters, some of them live beyond their fifteen minutes of fame. Many times, the MCU’s supporting characters are favored over the big-hitters. They gain so much love in the fandom that they end up becoming an integral part of future storylines. The supporting-turned-fan-favorite characters should be given more screen time and more backstory, which fans would eat up.

No.10  Wong’s Deadpan Humor And Courage Made Him Likable

When he was first introduced in Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, Wong, had very few lines and little to no character exploration. The few scenes he did have, however, had enough of his deadpan humor and courage to make fans fall in love.

Since then, Wong has appeared in several projects, including Infinity War, Endgame, She-Hulk, and Shang-Chi. His personal life outside of being a superhero has been explored, which most MCU characters don’t get. Additionally, his frequent cameos and appearances have led to fans referring to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Wong Cinematic Universe.

Initially introduced as an antagonist in Black Panther, M’Baku provided critical aid to T’Challa and his family by the end of the film. His role in the fight against Thanos in both Infinity War and Endgame was minor compared to the main Avengers, but his presence demonstrated off-screen character development that fans were quick to pick up on.

Despite holding different beliefs than the Royal Family, M’Baku brought aid to fight Thanos’ army when the world and Wakanda were in danger. He demonstrated his loyalty to T’Challa and Wakanda, along with his bravery in battle.

No.8  Jimmy Woo Proved He Was More Than Just An FBI Agent

Originally a minor character in Ant-Man and the Wasp, Jimmy Woo’s popularity skyrocketed during WandaVision‘s weekly release. His first scene in the series was a callback to his original MCU appearance. It showed that he finally learned the magic trick that kept eluding him in Ant-Man and the Wasp, allowing his character to come full circle.

Fans were shown another side of Jimmy that proved he was more than just an FBI agent. He was a good and loyal friend and a skilled fighter. His humor did not go unnoticed and his resourcefulness impressed fans week after week.

No.7  Darcy Lewis Provided A Lighthearted Tone

Just like Jimmy Woo, Darcy Lewis’ popularity saw an uptick thanks to WandaVision. Starting off as a political science intern, Darcy famously tasered a powerless Thor in the 2011 Thor film. She would hilariously refer to Mjolnir as “mew-mew” and provided a lighthearted tone to the first two films of the Thor series.

In an incredible demonstration of character growth, Darcy arrived in WandaVision as a doctor in astrophysics. Her dynamic relationship with both Jimmy Woo and Monica Rambeau was one of the best parts of the show.

No.6  Karun Stood Out Among A Huge Cast Of Characters

One of the standout characters in Eternals was Kingo’s valet, Karun. In a film with so many characters, it should’ve been difficult for the human support character to stand out. Yet, Karun is one of the most memorable parts of the film.

Armed with nothing but loyalty and a never-ending supply of cameras, Karun brought levity to several intense action and dialogue scenes. He fit in with the thousands-year-old warriors, offering counsel and support where he could. His dedication to filming Kingo’s documentary was a highlight, as well.