Arts & Entertainment
Caitlyn Jenner wants to play a Marvel villain
The former Olympian also explains why she turned down the role of Superman
Caitlyn Jenner (Screenshot via YouTube)
Caitlyn Jenner wants to join the Marvel universe.
In an interview with Variety, Jenner says she would love to play a villain in a Marvel movie.
“In a Marvel movie, I want to play the baddest-ass lady you’ve ever seen in your life,” Jenner says. “They got the wicked queen or the wicked lady. Just do the makeup and the outfit. And I got the deep voice.”
Jenner also revealed she almost had the chance to portray the iconic role of Superman, which eventually went to Christopher Reeves, in the 1978 film. After winning the gold medal at the 1976 Olympics she says she was offered an audition for the part.
‘Would you be interested in a screen test for ‘Superman’?'” Jenner recalled. “It was just too much for me. I would have gone down as the most macho guy in the world, and that’s not me. It’s not even close to me.”
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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