It’s never easy to be a public figure. Especially when you are a woman and you embody, in the cinema, one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe. Obviously, the actress Brie Larson who plays the role of Captain Marvel has made the bitter experience.
Certainly, from her debut as Captain Marvel to date, the Oscar-winning actress has received plenty of positive reviews. Unfortunately, she also got her fair share of negative comments from some fans on social media. Faced with certain reprobations, the actress thinks more and more about stopping being the face of Captain Marvel. In any case, that’s what she told Variety during an interview she gave as part of the recent D23.
An actress who cannot achieve unanimity because of her positions
Before entering the MCU, Brie Larson made a name for herself by playing the sensitive and determined Grace Howard in States of Grace. Later, she won several awards including the Oscar for best actress, thanks to her role in the drama film Room.
It would be extremely dishonest to criticize the American actress for her role of Captain Marvel, which suffers from no dispute. The attacks directed against her person generally have nothing to do with her acting. They are often linked to its positions. We obviously remember the petitions launched against her in 2019.
It all started when the actress decided to create her own YouTube channel to share her daily life and give her opinion on the causes she defends. Thus, Larson has, on several occasions, given voice to defend the rights of women and that of minorities.
Divisive subjects on which it is always impossible to achieve unanimity. Since she does not hesitate to get wet, she quite often attracts the contempt of part of the public, even among some fans of the Marvel Universe. Some negative comments sometimes lead to a pitched fight between his detractors and his fans.
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Brie Larson continues the Captain Marvel adventure despite her doubts
The actress has repeatedly stated that she still remains adamant in the face of criticism and usually makes it known in her posts. But, it is not uncommon for her to wonder if the best thing to do would not be to stop playing the character for good.
It is therefore this doubt that she expressed again in front of the microphones of Variety. She indicated that she could continue to assume the character if many fans encourage her. To this effect, she said the following:
” I do not know. Does anyone want me to do it again? »
In the meantime, Brie Larson will soon appear in the films Avengers: Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. She will also make an appearance in the next film. The Marvels alongside Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani. Her co-stars will respectively play Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan aka Miss Marvel.
Many details were not given about the film, but we now know that the three heroines will have to team up against a new enemy. The film will also feature old characters like Nick Fury and new ones like the villain played by Zawe Ashton. The Flerken known as Goose is also announced.
The Nia DaCosta-directed film from the screenplay by Megan McDonnell is set to be released in the United States on July 28, 2023.
Source: movieweb