Contrary to previous reports that Marvel was eyeing a director and lead actor who share the same first name, Larson has emerged as the frontrunner for the role of Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, while THR reveals two names on the studio’s list of possible directors: Jennifer Kent and Niki Caro.
Not long ago, Kevin Feige assured fans that Marvel would reveal the director and star of Captain Marvel most likely before the end of summer, if not the fall at the latest.
Caro, on the other hand, directed Whale Rider and recently wrapped production the Jessica Chastain drama The Zookeeper’s Wife.