In a move that could shake the foundation of Beauty in Black, sources say series lead Taylor Polidore Williams is currently in serious talks with Marvel Studios to join an upcoming Phase 6 project—raising questions about her future on the Netflix drama that made her a household name.

“It’s a career-defining offer,” a source close to the negotiations told Backlot Weekly. “Marvel isn’t just offering a cameo. It’s a central, recurring role that could launch Taylor into superstardom.”

The Role: A New Superhero, or a Known Favorite Reimagined?

Details of the role are tightly guarded, but the strongest rumors suggest Taylor is being considered for Calypso, a reimagined version of the mythic villain-turned-antiheroine with ties to both the Midnight Sons and Doctor Voodoo franchises currently in early development at Marvel.

“It’s a mix of power, elegance, and darkness—everything she brings to Kimmie, but on a supernatural scale,” a casting insider shared.What This Means for Beauty in Black

Taylor’s potential Marvel debut would inevitably clash with Beauty in Black’s intense filming schedule. Though Season 3 has officially begun pre-production, shooting is expected to span from July to November 2025—the same window insiders say Marvel is targeting for its principal photography.

That raises the question: Can Kimmie Shaw survive without Taylor?

Showrunner Tyler Perry isn’t giving anything away. At a recent event, he told fans cryptically:

“We build stories around characters, but we also build characters around the possibilities of real life. No one is ever truly safe—but some souls don’t leave quietly.”

Fans immediately took that as a hint that if Taylor departs, Kimmie may either be recast, killed off, or—if the latest supernatural theories hold true—transcend into a ghost-like presence.

Taylor Speaks… Kind Of

When asked about the rumors during a red carpet appearance, Taylor smiled and responded:

“Marvel? That’s flattering. But right now, I’m still very much in black.”

Cryptic? Calculated? Classic Marvel NDA energy? Fans aren’t sure, but speculation is mounting fast.

Fan Reactions: Torn but Supportive

“Of course I want her to stay,” one fan tweeted. “But if she joins the MCU?? GO QUEEN.”
“Kimmie is the show. But I won’t be mad if she flies higher. She earned it.”
“We’re not losing her. We’re sharing her with the multiverse.”

What’s Next?

Netflix has yet to comment officially, but a press release scheduled for mid-June is rumored to contain “significant casting updates” and “creative shifts.”

One thing’s clear: whether she stays, goes, or somehow does both, Taylor Polidore Williams is about to level up in a major way.

And Beauty in Black may never be the same.