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Captain Marvel 2.The Fresh Meat star’s specific character hasn’t been revealed as of yet for the film, which is set to be released late next year.As Variety reports, Ashton is joining Larson, Iman Vellani (who will reprise her role as Ms. Marvel) and Teyonah Parris (who will play Monica Rambeau as she does in WandaVision).Captain Marvel 2 was confirmed at the start of 2020.

In an era where the Marvel Cinematic Universe frequently shuttles between multiverse escapades and interplanetary conflicts, Nia DaCosta‘s The Marvels emerges as a breath of fresh air, eschewing bombast for a nuanced exploration of its characters. DaCosta, alongside writers Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik, anchors the superhero spectacle in the tangible and personal, making the extraordinary feel accessible and grounded.

McKinley Franklin editor Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani are ready to kick ass in “The Marvels.”  Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for “The Marvels,” the sequel to 2019’s “Captain Marvel.” The film will star Larson in her longstanding role of Carol Danvers while Parris and Vellani make their Marvel Cinematic Universe theatrical debuts, reprising their respective roles of Captain Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel.  Building on the film’s first trailer, the latest teaser gives Marvel fans a look of what’s to come for the female-led supergroup. Carol, Monica and Kamala are forced to band together after their powers become interwoven, swapping into one another’s places when their powers are activated. There’s also a better look at Samuel L. Jackson’s return as Nick Fury and Zawe Ashton’s villain, Dar-Benn, who is intent on destroying several worlds.

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Stoops has been elevated to Partner at management and production co. Good Fear Content, Partners Chris Bender and Jake Weiner announced on Tuesday.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaVerve has promoted Melissa Darman to partner.Darman, who joined Verve in 2014, started her career at ICM before pivoting to the studio system to work in comedy development at ABC Network. She then moved onto Lionsgate before joining Verve, where she has continued to focus on comedy during her time as an agent on the TV literary team.“Working at Verve continues to be rewarding on a daily basis,” Darman said in a statement.

EXCLUSIVE: As pre-production ramps up on Captain Marvel 2, Brie Larson looks to have found her next co-star she will square off against as sources tell Deadline, Velvet Buzzsaw‘s Zawe Ashton has been set as the villain in the next installment in the Marvel franchise. Nia DaCosta, who directed the anticipated reboot of Candyman, has been tapped as director on the film.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterBrie Larson’s Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, may have met her onscreen match.

Nia DaCosta, the director of the new Candyman reboot, will reportedly take the reins on Marvel‘s forthcoming Captain Marvel sequel.The first movie, which starred Brie Larson as the iconic comic book character, was directed by duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck and made $1.13 billion at the global box office.According to Deadline, Marvel chiefs have been taking meetings with prospective directors for the sequel over the past few months and have decided on DaCosta to take over from the pair, directing from a script by WandaVision story editor Megan McDonnell.If her hiring is confirmed, it means the 30-year-old will be helming the biggest budget movie ever made by a black female filmmaker, as its cost will likely dwarf the $115 million budget of Av

After being tapped to revive the “Candyman” horror movie franchise, Nia DaCosta’s next project will see the “Little Woods” director enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe to take on a long-awaited sequel.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterFilmmaker Nia DaCosta, director of the highly anticipated horror reimagining of “Candyman,” will direct “Captain Marvel 2” for Marvel Studios, Variety has confirmed.DaCosta replaces Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who helmed 2019’s “Captain Marvel” to a $426.8 million domestic gross, and $1.13 billion worldwide.

Nia DaCosta has been tapped to direct the sequel to Captain Marvel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

One of the most coveted Marvel Studios jobs has been filled and it appears that Nia DaCosta has been picked to helm the upcoming “Captain Marvel 2.” According to Deadline, DaCosta has been chosen to helm the “Captain Marvel” sequel, which was written by “WandaVision” writer Megan McDonnell. The filmmaker takes over the franchise which began with 2019’s $1.13 billion-grossing first film directed by Anne Bowden and Ryan Fleck.