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Niki Caro and Jennifer Kent in contention to direct Captain Marvel

June 3, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Following the news that Oscar-winner Brie Larson (Room) has emerged as the front runner to play Carol Danvers, we now have word on two directors said to be on Marvel’s shortlist for the Phase Three release Captain Marvel.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Niki Caro (Whale Rider, McFarland, USA) and Jennifer Kent (The Babadook) are both possible contenders to direct the movie, which will be Marvel’s first feature headlined by a female superhero. Previous rumours have also linked Elizabeth Wood (White Girl) and Emily Carmichael (Stryka) to the project.

Captain Marvel is set for release on March 8th 2019, with Nicole Perman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Meg LeFauve (Inside Out) having penned the script.

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Originally published June 3, 2016. Updated April 15, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Captain Marvel, Jennifer Kent, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Niki Caro

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket, suspense thriller Death Among the Pines, and horror franchise reboot Robert Returns. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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