Monica Rambeau is known as the first Captain Marvel before Carol Danvers (who was previously best known as Ms. marvel) took the name in 2012.
In the interview with Entertainment Weekly, Lashana Lynch explained that Maria Rambeau and Carol Danvers have flown together for years.
Now, Monica most popularly goes by Photon in the comics, which is also Maria’s Air Force call sign in Captain Marvel, as displayed on her aircraft.
The actress has had brief roles on various television shows such as ABC’s Still Star-Crossed, but her role as Maria will certainly be a career highlight.