Chris Evans and Brie Larson co-starred in Scott Pilgrim vs The World. (Imeg courtesy: AFP)
Highlights
- Chris Evans and Brie Larson co-starred in Scott Pilgrim vs The World
- "I think she's phenomenal and I really hope that happens," said Chris
- The writers of Captain Marvel are working on the script with Marvel
star Chris Evans has backed actress Brie Larson, who is the frontrunner to take up the mantle of comic character Carol Danvers or Captain Marvel, reported
Digital Spy.
Chris, who co-starred with the Oscar-winning actor in 2009 film
Scott Pilgrim vs The World, described Ms Larson as "phenomenal".
"I just heard about that," he revealed during a panel at Wizard World Philadelphia. I really hope that happens. I love Brie Larson. We did a movie together back in '09,
Scott Pilgrim vs The World," Mr Evans said.
"I cannot say enough about Brie Larson. I think she's phenomenal and I really hope that happens," Ms Larson, who won the Best Actress Academy Award for
Room earlier this year, is the first choice to play the role in the upcoming film
Captain Marvel.
No director is on board for
Captain Marvel yet, although Elizabeth Wood is reportedly involved.
Inside Out writer Meg LeFauve and
Guardians of the Galaxy co-author Nicole Perlman are working on the script with Marvel's Kevin Feige as the producer.