10 Most Exciting New Additions To The MCU
1. Brie Larson As Captain Marvel
Ladies and gentlemen, we have our first Oscar-winning Avenger.
Brie Larson has been kicking around the indie scene for years, turning in amazing - if overlooked - performances in small gems. However, last year, a little movie that could called Room made everyone sit up and take notice, including the Academy of course.
Now she's ready to leave the indie world behind for the time being and try something much, much bigger.
Larson will play Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel, a mainstay of the Avengers roster who has unthinkably been delayed from the big screen for way too long.
Despite all the risks they've taken, Marvel still seemed hesitant on giving a female hero a solo movie, but after 21 MCU films, we will see a female character lead her own movie. And while it's way overdue, Captain Marvel is a great character for this milestone and she will likely be a key link in bringing together the cosmic and Earthbound aspects of the universe.
The real excitement, however, comes from the casting of Larson. For so long she's been a talent that deserved more recognition. This is a prime example of Marvel capitalizing on new talent and fitting them with a compatible character. Given all her talents, don't be surprised if Larson becomes the new face of the MCU before long.
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