The Directors of THE BABADOOK and WHALE RIDER Are up for the CAPTAIN MARVEL Directing Gig
Just last night it was reported that Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson is in talks with Marvel to take on the lead role of Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel. I've gotta say, this is inspired casting. Larson is a tremendously talented actress, and Marvel would be lucky to get her. I have no doubt she would be awesome in the role if she decided to take it.
We know that Marvel is looking for a woman director to take on this project, and early on there were rumors of Angelina Jolie coming on to direct the project. Now, thanks to THR, we know two new names have been added to the list of potential directors. The first is Jennifer Kent, who is the director of the awesomely creepy horror film The Babadook. The second is Niki Caro, who has previously brought us wonderful films such as Whale Rider and McFarland, USA.
Both of these directors are very talented, and I've enjoyed their films. Cara may have the advantage, though, because she already has a relationship with Disney with her film McFarland, USA. I'd be happy to see either one of them get the gig. I guess it all depends on who has the best vision for the character and story.
Captain Marvel is scheduled to be released on July 6th, 2018. Which of these two directors would you like to see take on the challenge of making it?