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Published 10:01 IST, January 18th 2021

Brie Larson calls Nia DaCosta 'the best person' to direct 'Captain Marvel 2'

Brie Larson recently shared her thoughts about Nia DaCosta who will be directing 'Captain Marvel 2' in the MCU. Read to know what she said and more details

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Captain Marvel 2 brings Brie Larson back in the titular role of Carol Danvers. However, the film will be helmed by a new director, Nia DaCosta. The first film was directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Now Larson shares why DaCosta is the best person to handle the movie and take the character ahead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Also Read | Captain Marvel 2 Cast, Plot, Release Date And More Details About The MCU Film

Brie Larson says Captain Marvel 2 director is the best choice for the MCU sequel

In a recent appearance on A Little Late with Lilly Singh, via Screen Rant, Brie Larson praised Captain Marvel 2 director Nia DaCosta. She said that the film is amazing, and she is “so excited” that it is announced, and she can talk about it. The actor called Nia DaCosta amazing and mentioned that she got the job because she is the “best person” for it. 

Larson revealed that DaCosta just gave an “incredible presentation” and she is inspired by her. The actor asserted that the filmmaker has confidence and it is a “big deal” to step into this thing, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She noted that it is a huge achievement. Larson said that the director is just like, ‘Yeah, I’m meant to be here,’ in the MCU.

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Captain Marvel 2 plot details are kept under wraps. There are speculations that the movie could either show what Carol Danvers was doing before Avengers: Endgame or how she goes ahead after the events of Endgame in the present time. However, no confirmation about Captain Marvel 2 plot has been made yet. 

Captain Marvel 2 cast will include Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel. The newcomer will be making her MCU debut in Ms. Marvel series on Disney Plus.  Teyonah Parris will be seen as a grown-up Monica Rambeau, reprising the role from WandaVision. It will be Brie Larson's third appearance as the Marvel comics character. The sequel movie is expected to arrive in cinemas on November 11, 2022.

Also Read | 'Captain Marvel 2' In Works By Marvel Studios, To Get A New Writer And Director

Updated 10:01 IST, January 18th 2021