Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “The Marvels,” the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster “Captain Marvel.” In this latest installment, Larson’s character Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, shares the limelight with fellow female MCU stars Teyonah Parris from the hit Disney+ series “WandaVision” and newcomer Iman Vellani from “Ms. Marvel.”
“The Marvels” continues the narrative that began with the Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel,” which introduced audiences to Iman Vellani’s character, Kamala Khan—a young superhero from New Jersey who takes on the mantle of Ms. Marvel. The sequel delves deeper into the aftermath of the “Ms. Marvel” post-credits scene, in which Kamala Khan seemingly swapped places with Carol Danvers.
Before the release of the first trailer for “The Marvels,” exclusive footage from the film was showcased to a select group of attendees at the 2022 D23 Expo. This footage revealed Captain Monica Rambeau (played by Teyonah Parris) working as an astronaut for the Saber Space Station alongside MCU stalwart Nick Fury (portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson). Upon hitting a jump point in the space continuum, Monica transforms into Ms. Marvel, confirming that she, Carol, and Kamala possess a shared set of unique transformative abilities.
Marvel Studios’ official synopsis of “The Marvels” states: “After defeating the oppressive Kree and avenging the Supreme Intelligence, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, faces the unintended consequences of her actions, which have destabilized the universe. As her duties lead her to an anomalous wormhole connected to a Kree revolutionary, Carol’s powers become entwined with those of Jersey City’s super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and her estranged niece, S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. The unlikely trio must join forces and learn to work together to save the universe.”
Nia DaCosta, who directed the 2021 reboot of “Candyman,” will make her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut with “The Marvels,” becoming the first Black woman and the fourth woman overall to direct a film in the MCU. DaCosta collaborated on the screenplay with Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik, and Zeb Wells.
South Korean actor Park Seo-joon, known for his roles in the critically acclaimed film “Parasite” and the popular TV series “Itaewon Class,” will also appear in the movie. Additional confirmed cast members include Saagar Shaikh, Zenobia Shroff, and Mohan Kapur, who will play the roles of Kamala’s older brother, mother, and father, respectively. Zawe Ashton has been cast in an undisclosed villain role, while Goose, the beloved Flerken, is set to make a triumphant return to the big screen.
Following a postponement from its original summer release, “The Marvels” is now scheduled to premiere in theaters on November 10, 2023. Check out the official trailer below.
