One of Marvel’s worst-kept secrets was confirmed in July, when the studio brought outBrie Larson, announcing her asCaptain Marvel, roughly two months after it was initially rumored that she was in talks for the role. It has been reported that Carol Danvers will make her MCU debut inAvegers: Infinity War, which has started production. This is likely why she was cast so early, sinceCaptain Marveldoesn’t hit theaters until June 16, 2025. During a recent interview, the actress explained why the role is so important to her.
BeforeCaptain Marvelwas announced, Marvel was getting some criticism for its lack of diversity in their movies, with many fans clamoring for a Black Widow movie starringScarlett Johansson. While it’s unclear if that project will ever happen,Captain Marvelwill be the first female-leadMarvel movie, and asBrie LarsontoldTotal Film, the importance of starring in a historic project like this is not lost on her. Here’s what the actress had to say below.
“I feel a great responsibility. I have so many conversations with fans about the universe and this character in particular. I’m grateful for social media for that, actually, it’s such a great way to connect with people, to understand what it is they love about this character, what it is they hope to see. Where this character’s at in thecomic booksis such an inspiring space, right now. I’m so grateful to be part of it.”
Captain Marvelstill doesn’t have a director at this time, but we reported in August that the studio has narrowed down their selection to just threefemale filmmakers,Niki Caro,Lesli Linka GlatterandLorene Scafaria.Nicole Perlman(Guardians of the Galaxy) andMeg LeFauve(Inside Out) are both writing the script, although no story details have been released at this time. Producer and Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feigerecently confirmed in an interview thatCaptain Marvelwill be an origin story. It remains to be seen how her rumored appearance inAvengers: Infinity Warwill help set up this origin story.
While it still hasn’t been confirmed when production will begin onCaptain Marvel, writerNicole Perlmanrecently addressed criticisms that the 27-year-oldBrie Larsonwas too young to play an accomplished Air Force pilot like Carol Danvers from the comics. The writer assured fans that she consulted with the Air Force, who insisted that a pilot could achieve a high level of success at that young of an age. Hopefully we’ll get more details onCaptain Marvelin the near future, as the countdown continues towards the August 14, 2025 release date.
