Captain Marvel Casting Rumors Revealed

Brie Larson’s star power and Oscar-winning acting skills helped turn captain marvel into a box office blockbuster, but the movie wasn’t without controversy. Her politics and savvy responses to the trolls pushed the conversation about the film away from gender and onto her performance.

In the end, Larson did her best to silence her critics. She snagged a few big movies after the film and continues to take on challenges like starring in upcoming Disney Plus series WandaVision. The Me Before You actress is also set to star in a major Marvel sequel called The Marvels. However, rumors have surfaced that Disney will recast Larson in the role of Maria Rambeau for the sequel due to her politics and less-than-subtle feminist agenda.

While the rumor is still unconfirmed, it does make sense. Disney is known for recasting actors when it needs a fresh face for a sequel or to change up the tone of the franchise. The Marvels could benefit from a more genial and less-controversial actress for the role of Maria Rambeau who will join forces with Captain Marvel in a battle against a new villain.

The film takes its title from the Kree warrior and scientist Mar-Vell. In the comics, the title is often shared between several heroes who receive it for a period before picking their own superhero names. Larson’s character Carol Danvers receives the name and the powers after the death of Mar-Vell. The movie does a good job of using the origin story to connect to Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn also shine as supporting characters.