The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to introduce new characters in its Phase Three of films, and most of the leads have already been cast which include Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular hero of "Doctor Strange," Tom Holland as the new Spider-Man in the untitled "Spider-Man" film, and Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther. But one important character has yet to be cast, and that is Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel.
With the "Captain Marvel" film set to premiere in three years, Marvel Studios still has enough time to pick the perfect actress to play the character. Several actresses have already expressed their interest in filling the spot, with UFC fighter Ronda Rousey being the latest to admit that she would like to vie for the role of Captain Marvel.
According to Screencrush, Rousey recently participated in a Reddit AMA, and when asked which superhero she would like to play in a movie, she responded, "A lot of the good ones have been taken, but I'd like to vie for Miss Marvel!"
With her fighting expertise, Rousey playing Captain Marvel would mean that she would get to do a lot of the action scenes herself. Rousey is currently the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, and she was given the Best Fighter award at the ESPY 2015. She has already starred in three movies — "The Expendables 3," "Furious 7," and a cameo as herself in "Entourage." Rousey will also star in next year's "Mile 22" alongside Mark Wahlberg.
Other actresses who have expressed a desire to play Captain Marvel include "The Help" star Jessica Chastain, "Jurassic World" actress Bryce Dallas Howard, and "Vikings" star Katheryn Winnick.
As of the moment, no director has been named for the upcoming film, but last April, Nicole Perlman and Meg LeFauve were announced as screenwriters.
"Captain Marvel" is slated to premiere on Nov. 2, 2018.
