Brie Larson emerges as frontrunner to play powerful Captain Marvel in first female-led superhero movie by Marvel Studios
Brie Larson has become the frontrunner to portray Captain Marvel in an upcoming standalone superhero film.
The 26-year-old actress is in early talks to play the lead in the first female-led superhero movie by Marvel Studios and she's also the studio's first choice, according to an article on Wednesday by Variety.
Larson earlier this year won the Oscar for Best Actress for her work in the 2015 drama Room.
The frontrunner: Brie Larson, shown last month hosting Saturday Night Live in New York City, has become the frontrunner to portray Captain Marvel
Sources said that she was leaning toward taking on the part.
The Captain Marvel script is being written by Inside Out writer Meg LeFauve and Guardians Of The Galaxy co-writer Nicole Perlman.
A director has not yet been attached to the project.
Popular character: Captain Marvel is shown in a still from Marvel Comics
Captain Marvel is scheduled for release on March 8, 2019.
The comic book character Carol Danvers also known as Ms Marvel made her first appearance in 1967.
The US Air Force pilot had her DNA fused with an alien during an accident and gained superhuman strength, flight and the ability to shoot concussive energy bursts from her hands.
She's a winner: Brie is shown in February in Los Angeles after winning the Oscar for Best Actress at the 88th annual Academy Awards
She's one of the most popular and powerful superheroes in the Marvel universe and has been deemed a feminist icon.
Larson can next be seen in the British crime drama Free Fire also starring Armie Hammer.
The California native also has a starring role in the monster film Kong: Skull Island due out in March 2017.
Critically acclaimed: Jacob Tremblay and Brie are shown in a still from the 2015 drama Room
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