Patriot and Goliath- Fan Short

From discovering Marvel characters that mirrored our own personal narratives to demonstrating our commitment through our fight scene creations, me and my brother seek an opportunity. Our journey began in 2014 when we discovered Marvel characters that looked like us after watching Captain America: Winter Soldier. A familial crisis in 2016, where our grandmother suffered an aneurism and our grandfather, grappling with Alzheimer's, moved in, resonated profoundly with Eli Bradley’s comic-book story where he cares for his grandfather. We found strength and inspiration from this similarity, and the Marvel universe became a significant part of our family fabric.

Just as Eli took initiative in his story, we have not stood idle. We've created two fight scenes, aiming to introduce people to Patriot and showcase our passion, dedication, and our abilities as brothers. There's a sense of destiny, a conviction that we were meant to bring these characters to life.

Avengers: Endgame was the highest-grossing film of all time. Its films and characters have inspired millions, and we seek to add our unique voices to this narrative. We believe that this representation, characters that look like us, played by us, would mean a lot to many. It’s a move that stays true to Marvel’s 2000 proclamation to diversify and make its superheroes look "more like America" (source: Marvel Press Release, 2000). Therefore, we’re petitioning Marvel Studios to grant us auditions for the roles of Eli Bradley: Patriot and Tom Foster: Goliath.

Your signature can help make our dream come true, and push for diversity and representation in superhero narratives. Sign this petition.