Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige (L) and actress Brie Larson attend the San Diego Comic-Con International 2016 Marvel Panel in Hall H on July 23, 2016 in San Diego, California. ©Marvel Studios 2016. (Photo : Getty Images / Alberto E. Rodriguez)
"Captain Marvel" is arguably one of the most highly anticipated movies coming from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This will be MCU's first movie that is led by a female superhero. What's more, it stars Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson in the titular role. But really, what else should we expect from the movie? Here's everything you need to know about "Captain Marvel."
"Captain Marvel" begins production next year
"Captain Marvel" still has a long way to go before it hits theaters. Production start date for the film has been scheduled for Jan. 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia, according to ScreenRant. One of the first few things on Marvel's to-do list is finding a director for "Captain Marvel," and it is said that the studio is eyeing a female director to helm the superhero flick.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, female directors Niki Caro ("North Country"), Lesli Linka Glatter ("Homeland") and Lorene Scafaria ("Seeking a Friend for the End of the World") are the top contenders for the spot. It's unlike that a decision will be made soon, as Marvel is being very thorough on its search for a director.
Nicole Perlman and Meg LeFauve have been enlisted to do the "Captain Marvel" screenplay. Perlman co-wrote "Guardians of the Galaxy" and LeFauve worked on Pixar's "Inside Out." Given this combination, it's possible "Captain Marvel" with have that warm, comedic touch amidst all the action and conflict.
Brie Larson is playing Carol Danvers
So far, only Larson has been confirmed to appear in "Captain Marvel." No additional casting has been announced yet.
"I find it's really hard for me to condense what she means to me. I was once a young girl and I was confused by what a hero was and what I wanted to be when I grow up and what was important to me," ComicBook quoted Larson as saying about what it means for her to play the superhero. "I'm getting emotional just talking about this, it feels so important to me... I'm just inspired."
Larson previously stated that she took on the role because of the material and because of what Captain Marvel represents and the message the movie is going to convey to the world.
"Captain Marvel" release date
"Captain Marvel" will be out in cinemas on March 8, 2019.
