Well, adaptations have been known to change aspects of character backstory too, often to fit a preferred lead actor. For instance, the lead character in Philip K. Dick's "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" was a timid milquetoast named Quail, but then they cast Arnold Schwarzenegger in the role in Total Recall and he became the manly Quaid. Heck, who wouldn't be willing to rewrite their lead character if it meant getting Idris Elba to play him?
Yeah, it does seem a bit suspicious that Disney-owned Marvel just happened to cast Disney's current favored starlet in such a high-profile role. It makes me wonder if she was really chosen because she was better than all the other candidates.
But then, some actors start out bad and then get better. Ryan Gosling was terrible as Young Hercules, but he's since gone on to become an acclaimed movie star.
