SRK in talks with Marvel Studios for Hollywood debut? Viral post sparks buzz
The post clarified that the rumoured project does not involve the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday', which is currently in production. Adding to the buzz, Anthony Mackie, Marvel's new Captain America, recently named Shah Rukh Khan as his top choice for a Bollywood actor to join the MCU.Although Shah Rukh Khan has yet to make his Hollywood debut, his immense global fan following and acting prowess make him a strong contender for the MCU.Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor will next be seen in Siddharth Anand 'King' alongside his daughter Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan.
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