New ‘Captain Marvel’ Actress Breaks Silence Upon Joining MCU

Zawy Ashton (Velvet Buzzsaw), the latest addition to Captain Marvel 2 – Now known as marvels (2023) – She finally talks about her new role and the overall experience she got at her first Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) party.

Zawe Ashton in Velvet Buzzsaw
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The English actress is currently being cast in an undisclosed role in the upcoming 2023 movie Captain Marvel (2019) Sequel – Although we now know she’s ready to play marvels Main villain alongside Brie Larson as Carol Danvers (aka Captain Marvel herself), Teona Paris as Monica Rambo (last seen in 2021) WandaVision) and other Marvel Studios newcomer Iman Vilani (Kamala Khan) from Disney+ Mrs. Marvell Fame.

based on file meeting with Vanity FairAshton did not even know herself that the choice of actors had already become known to the public.

Ms. Marvel defends herself against a member of Aisha's family
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Ashton was in recent news as the fiancée of Tom Hiddleston (Loki), and earlier this week it was confirmed that she is pregnant, with… loki (2021) The star and first child of the Marvel veteran, after, after Vogue magazine open A behind-the-scenes look on the red carpet for an event Mr. Malcolm’s List (2022), which Ashton attended.

Coming from that big reveal last Wednesday, Ashton admitted it Vanity Fair The role of the main villain in the upcoming feature film MCU marvels He came to her somewhat unexpectedly – because she was already planning to move away from acting.

Maria Rambo (Lashana Lynch) and Carol Danvers (B Larson) in Captain Marvel
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Speaking of where she originally thought she was headed, Ashton said:

“I didn’t see the pendulum swing hard enough and thought I’d better spend my time behind a computer or maybe behind a camera. I went unrepresented for a while. While I was on Broadway I actually cleared the floors. I needed to re-enter the business in a very new way.”

Captain Marvel fights Wanda
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Ashton herself is of a mixed Anglo-Ugandan heritage and has revealed her insistence on wanting to support female colorists for the first time led to her next big role in marvels:

“I [told] My team that I wanted to be in the service of female directors for the first time. Specifically, color managers for the first time. Don’t throw me in a bunch of tests. Set up Zooms where I can understand how, in the sea of ​​people they might want to choose, I can help understand or empower them.”

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury (left) and Brie Larson as Captain Marvel (right)
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This somewhat different approach to getting dumped eventually (and organically) caused her to falter in Captain Marvel The sequel to the main villain role. Talking about her relationship with marvelsDirector Nia D’Costa, Ashton said:

“Nia D’Costa was one of the first people I set up on Zoom with, and we were pretty pissed off. In fact, we really captured Jane Austen and persuasion. She’s an incredibly cultured and intelligent woman.” […]

We caught a few hours later, toAnd others do something, even if it costs five [cents] to make. then [later] She called and asked if I was going to do her new movie. I was like, yeah, sure! Where are we [going]? In the hinterland somewhere? How small is the budget? And this was a follow-up to Captain Marvel, which was not on my radar at all. [Laughs.] The expectation was only to realize Nia’s vision.”

Brie Larson as Captain Marvel
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Ashton inadvertently found her way into one of the biggest upcoming blockbusters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing a role opposite Brie Larson – all led by her new friend DaCosta.

Continue describing her time with Captain Marvel Franchising, and with Marvel Studios films in general, a comment on how their perception and level of respect for MCU films have changed:

“I honestly had the best time doing this. I honestly do. My respect for everyone involved in these films has gone beyond, in a very subtle way.”

Tom Hiddleston as Loki
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The Captain Marvel The sequel directed by Nia DaCosta appears to focus on highlighting the many diverse female voices – as Marvel seems to maintain an interest in showcasing these types of stories – as is the case with Mrs. Marvell, which revolved largely around the experience of the main character of Pakistani Muslim immigrants. This time around, Ashton definitely seems excited to sink her teeth into her new role as marvelsmain discount.

We are definitely eager to see him marvels And how Captain Marvel’s new rival battles other MCU villains like Thanos (Josh Brolin) and even Ashton’s fiancée Loki – and also, how this new villain can play into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe canon.

Captain Marvel Duo Mode
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what do you think of marvels K Captain Marvel sequel? Are you excited for the movie? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

marvels Set to release in theaters July 28, 2023, as part of Marvel Studios’ lineup of Phase 4 films, such as (this week!) Thor: love and thunder, November 2022 Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverand even (albeit far in sight), The Fantastic Four in 2024.

Continuation of 2019 Captain Marvelalthough now set in the present rather than the 1990s, marvels You will follow Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as Captain Marvel, as she teams up with Monica Rambo (Tiona Paris), who is the daughter of Danvers’ late best friend Maria Rambo (Lashana Lynch), as well as Mrs. Marvel Kamala. Khan (Iman Villani) – While trying to thwart the as yet unnamed villain Zawe Ashton.

Group also to join marvels The cast returns Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson), the Kamala Khan family, brother Amir Khan (Sagar Sheikh), mother Munibeh Khan (Zenobia Shroff), and father Yusuf Khan (Mohan Kapoor). South Korean actor Park Seo Joon has also been cast in an undisclosed role.



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