Marvel Studios has reportedly chosen Nia DaCosta to direct Captain Marvel 2.
DaCosta’s next film is Candyman, Universal’s return to the horror franchise, which is currently slated to open theatrically on October 16.
“Although the studio met with several individuals, DaCosta seemed to have the edge for some time even as she and others met with Marvel chief Kevin Feige over the weekend,” according to Deadline.
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Brie Larson will reprise her role as the star-faring superhero Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel 2, which was scripted by WandaVision’s Megan McDonnell.
The original 2019 film, directed by Anne Bowden and Ryan Fleck, introduced audiences to the kid version of Monica Rambeau. In the Marvel Comics, Monica Rambeau adopted a number of superhero guises through the years, including as Captain Marvel.
Actress Teyonah Parris plays the adult Monica Rambeau in the Disney+ series WandaVision, and she’s expected to also be a part of Captain Marvel 2. Parris, ut should be noted, also stars in DaCosta’s Candyman.
While Captain Marvel 2 is aiming for a July 8, 2022 release, it should be noted that Marvel’s entire Phase 4 release slate has already been overhauled a few times due to production delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Source: IGN.com Candyman Director Frontrunner to Helm Captain Marvel 2