Marvel Studios hit the jackpot by casting Brie Larson as Captain Marvel

I’m a huge fan of Captain Marvel. I love Carol Danvers and have been following her comic book adventures for a long time. When Marvel Studios announced plans to adapt it for live-action into its own feature film, it was honestly a dream come true. Then comes the waiting period for the casting announcement. With each day that passed, my excitement about who would bring Danvers to life grew significantly. Then, the news I (along with many other fans) had been waiting for hit the Internet:

Brie Larson had officially been cast as the Captain. To say I was thrilled upon seeing the announcement would be an understatement, as she remains, to this day, one of Marvel Studios’ best casting choices.

Not only did Larson look like Kevin Feige himself had his hand in a Captain Marvel comedy and pulled it off, she was an Oscar-winning actress with a strong background in films like 21 rue du saut And Short term 12. After her casting, Larson shared a photo of herself doing research for the role, sparking excitement for her portrayal. Then, his arrival was teased in the post-credits scene of Avengers Infinity War– arguably one of the most memorable MCU stingers to date.

With all of this, the hype levels for his portrayal have skyrocketed. Finally, 2019 came, and Captain Marvel released…well, neither Brie Larson nor the film disappointed. You know what? Let’s not downplay it: the film was a huge success. It earned a score of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $1.1 billion worldwide against a reported budget of $150 million, making it one of the most successful films in Marvel Studios’ nearly 20-year history.

All signs pointed to the audience embracing Larson’s Danvers. Unfortunately, the years since her MCU debut have seen the actress constantly maligned. During the Avengers: Endgame during a press tour, for example, her body language was scrutinized, then somehow used as fuel to fuel the idea that she was, quite simply, insufferable. This rather disappointing perception persisted and the actress became a controversial figure in the public eye.

Even with just one independent film and a supporting role in a major ensemble piece under her belt, Brie Larson has quickly risen the ranks of the MCU’s most hated performers. The spectacular failure of The wondersthe follow-up film to its once-promising franchise. The film grossed $206 million worldwide against a reported budget of around $370 million. It was less than The lightningand it was quite a disaster of epic proportions. The failure contributed to the narrative that Larson was not cut out for the cosmic hero.

So, yeah, things unfortunately haven’t been looking good for Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel for a while in terms of popularity… but you know what? It must be said: Marvel Studios hit the jackpot with her, because she is the perfect Carol Danvers. Granted, that may not mean much when she’s the only live-action version of the character, but her portrayal is nonetheless a brilliant translation of the comic book hero.

Much has been said about the actress’ performance in Captain Marveloften called stiff. However, in my entire life, I never understood the problem.

The point of the film was for Carol to rediscover her identity after being kidnapped and re-elected as a secret weapon by the Kree. She was supposed to be serious, stern, and she expressed it perfectly without appearing stiff. Additionally, there were still glimmers of Danvers’ original, more vivid personality in her sternness, which shone through more and more as she shed her complex brain reprogramming.

Larson gave Captain Marvel a nuanced personality, successfully conveying her internal struggle between the person she thought she was and the personality inside her, wanting to break out of her imposed shell. We often forget that Larson is a powerful actor. After all, there’s a reason she won an Oscar for the 2015 film. Bedroom. This movie is a punch in the gut in the best way possible. It fills you with existential dread and forces you into Joy’s emotional states as her mental health declines throughout the film.

A lot of this comes from Brie Larson’s brilliant character work. She delivers a beautiful performance, captivating you and taking you into a heartbreaking sea of ​​emotions. You understand Joy’s pain, love, regret and pride in her son. She makes you feel and it’s not easy to do. For a more recent example of her acting prowess, she also delivers an excellent performance on Apple TV+. Chemistry lessons. Larson is a world-class performer, and the fact that Marvel Studios landed her in the role of one of its premier superheroes is arguably one of the greatest accomplishments in the company’s long list of successes.

Avengers: Apocalypse And Avengers: Secret Wars are fast approaching, and I sincerely hope we get to spend more time with Larson’s Carol Danvers in these upcoming MCU adventures.

Avengers: Apocalypse hits theaters on December 18, 2026.