Brie Larson Reportedly In Talks To Play Captain Marvel

[Cicada 5]

http://io9.gizmodo.com/oscar-winner-brie-larson-is-in-talks-to-play-captain-ma-1779978681

http://www.avclub.com/article/brie-larson-might-be-mcus-captain-marvel-237610

Unfortunately, I haven't seen anything she's been in but it sounds like she's an accomplishes actress. Hope it pans out

 

[Bob_McMillan]

Seeing as I only know her name and not her work, my only criticism is that she is pretty short.

 

[Gengisgame]

Seeing as I only know her name and not her work, my only criticism is that she is pretty short.

Could be aiming for a background similar to Spidermans, young woman (teen-Dawson casting) comes across magical powers that changes her life.

Never read any Marvel outside the X-Men so I don't really care but I see how this could irk the fans of someone who appears to be statuesque.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Spoiler

Wrong captain marvel (but hell yes I agree with you)

I've made my decision.

Seriously though, how can you have a Captain Marvel (DC, Shazam, whatever) movie and not cast Dwayne Johnson? He's been alive for 44 years, and as far as I can tell, every second of that life has been leading up to this moment, the moment when Billy Batson shouts the magic word and transforms into the perfect man.

Come on, it's perfect. He's got the smile, the goofiness, the charisma, the muscles, and what kid doesn't want to grow up to be like the ol' Rock (Which is kind of the point)?

 

[Elfgore]

Haven't seen in her in anything, but looking at pictures I don't think she'd be the best pick. Then again, with the magic of CGI and acting chops she might be able to pull it off. Either way, this is the one Marvel movie I really want to see do well. Carol Danvers is my favorite Marvel hero.

 

[Cicada 5]

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Spoiler

Wrong captain marvel (but hell yes I agree with you)

I've made my decision.

Seriously though, how can you have a Captain Marvel (DC, Shazam, whatever) movie and not cast Dwayne Johnson? He's been alive for 44 years, and as far as I can tell, every second of that life has been leading up to this moment, the moment when Billy Batson shouts the magic word and transforms into the perfect man.

Come on, it's perfect. He's got the smile, the goofiness, the charisma, the muscles, and what kid doesn't want to grow up to be like the ol' Rock (Which is kind of the point)?

He's playing Black Adam in one of the upcoming movies.

 

[Bob_McMillan]

Haven't seen in her in anything, but looking at pictures I don't think she'd be the best pick. Then again, with the magic of CGI and acting jobs she might be able to pull it off. Either way, this is the one Marvel movie I really want to see do well. Carol Danvers is my favorite Marvel hero.

Who would you suggest?

People have been saying Ronda Rousey (like herself). I would be fine with that, but I want this movie to actually be good.

 

[Queen Michael]

I don't know. I think her acting is a bit too cheesy for me.

[small]Geddit? Geddit?[/small]

 

[DeimosMasque]

I liked her in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. But I haven't really seen her in much past that.
Doesn't make her a bad choice just one that I don't really know enough about

 

[2HF]

Brie Larson is a damn good actress. Short Term 12 and Room are both worth checking out and when you realize that's the same woman who played Envy Adams in Scott Pilgrim Vs The World you'll agree. My only concern would be her size.

 

[Elfgore]

Haven't seen in her in anything, but looking at pictures I don't think she'd be the best pick. Then again, with the magic of CGI and acting jobs she might be able to pull it off. Either way, this is the one Marvel movie I really want to see do well. Carol Danvers is my favorite Marvel hero.

Who would you suggest?

People have been saying Ronda Rousey (like herself). I would be fine with that, but I want this movie to actually be good.

I really don't have anyone. I don't get too deep into actress or actors markets. I just wait for them to announce a possible candidate and look her up.

Ronda Rousey looks perfect for the role and I did want her...but I saw her "act". She is no longer a pick for me.

 

[flying_whimsy]

The height thing doesn't bother me at all (especially since they can work some hollywood magic; heck out Danny Trejo's height), but I've only ever seen her in Scott Pilgrim. I hope she has more range than super *****. For the marvel movies, though, I find it's usually more just a matter of waiting and seeing; which, to be fair, has paid off really well so far.

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Oh man I would pay lots of money to see him play dc's Captain Marvel. I mean yeah, I can't imagine anyone more suited to that role. And the idea of him playfully mocking other dc heroes like a little kid...

DC would never do it. It'd be too awesome and they haven't shown that level of competence.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Spoiler

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Spoiler

Wrong captain marvel (but hell yes I agree with you)

I've made my decision.

Seriously though, how can you have a Captain Marvel (DC, Shazam, whatever) movie and not cast Dwayne Johnson? He's been alive for 44 years, and as far as I can tell, every second of that life has been leading up to this moment, the moment when Billy Batson shouts the magic word and transforms into the perfect man.

Come on, it's perfect. He's got the smile, the goofiness, the charisma, the muscles, and what kid doesn't want to grow up to be like the ol' Rock (Which is kind of the point)?

I would say it's because the rock is a busy man, with his wrestling, movies, and travelling around the world visiting sick children.

He doesnt exactly have the time to sign a 99 year 130 movie contract

You're probably right. I imagine that's why he's Black Adam now - They probably approached him for Captain Marvel, and he backed down to Adam because he doesn't want to get tied up in the DCEU.

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Oh man I would pay lots of money to see him play dc's Captain Marvel. I mean yeah, I can't imagine anyone more suited to that role. And the idea of him playfully mocking other dc heroes like a little kid...

DC would never do it. It'd be too awesome and they haven't shown that level of competence.

Yah... at much as I'd love to see Captain Marvel (DC), I'm really, really nervous about it. Maybe if they made him a stand alone, it would work, but if they roll it into the DCEU (Which I suspect they are, but I'm too scared to check), it's going to be a train wreck. I can't see the playful, 'Just Happy To Be A Hero/Help' Captain Marvel I love exist beside Grimdark Batman and 'I Paste Anyone Who Looks At My Girl Wrong' Superman. It's either going to be a distracting clash of tone, or Marvel's going to get dragged down in the mud in a way I wont like.

 

[BloatedGuppy]

The height thing doesn't bother me at all (especially since they can work some hollywood magic; heck out Danny Trejo's height), but I've only ever seen her in Scott Pilgrim. I hope she has more range than super *****.

Well, she won Best Actress just this past year. And it was very richly deserved. Probably one of the best up and coming actresses of her generation.

Her range is more than sufficient. The question of her casting is more "does she have the star power/charisma to head line a tent pole film, or is she better suited to quieter/dramatic roles". No one questions Daniel Day Lewis as an actor, but I'm not sure he'd be my first choice for Captain America.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Dwayne Johnson would make a better Terminator than Captain Marvel.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Spoiler

Dwayne Johnson would make a better Terminator than Captain Marvel.

I know, Dwayne's way too bright of a fellow for you. Who would you prefer? Presumably some scarred up white hair that looks like he belongs in a biker gang. And then we can get some emo-teen who wears way too much eyeliner and listens to death metal while he self-harms for the rush he gets to play Billy Batson.

Or maybe that's not dark and serious enough.

 

[spartandude]

Ya know, I never considered her. She's good but I would prefer someone older like Katee Sackhoff or Tricia Helfer.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? That's fucking terrible.

I still think that Dwayne Johnston should be Captain Marvel, not Black Adam.

Spoiler

Dwayne Johnson would make a better Terminator than Captain Marvel.

I know, Dwayne's way too bright of a fellow for you. Who would you prefer? Presumably some scarred up white hair that looks like he belongs in a biker gang. And then we can get some emo-teen who wears way too much eyeliner and listens to death metal while he self-harms for the rush he gets to play Billy Batson.

Or maybe that's not dark and serious enough.

First off this is my taste in Metal:


Does Emos listen to this shit?

Anyway it has nothing to do with "Seriousness"or anything I geniuenly think he would be a great Terminator to replace Arnold. And regarding Captain Marvel I just don't see him as Captain Marvel/Shazam at all, I'll warm up to it if he does a good performance though.

 

[Programmed_For_Damage]

What, no one's suggested Idris Elba yet? The guy's name seems to get attached to anything.

I'm not familiar with Ms Larson's work, but she looks the part.