Marvel Phase Threeis just getting under way, with production recently wrapped onCaptain America: Civil War, and shooting about to begin onDoctor Strange. The studio’s 2017 movies,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2andThor: Ragnarokwill likely have most or all of their stars returning, but the hot-button casting question at the moment is who will playCaptain Marvel? There have been several actresses who have either been rumored to be in contention, or expressed their interest in the title role, such asEmily Blunt,Charlize Theron, and, most recently, UFC women’s championRonda Rousey. Today we have a new report fromHeroic Hollywood, which claims that the studio’s top choice forCaptain MarvelisMission: Impossible Rogue NationstarRebecca Ferguson.
The site says that this rumor has not been confirmed yet, but they claim the actress recently turned down the female lead role in anothersuperhero movie, 20th Century Fox’sGambit. They speculate that she may have turned theGambitrole down to stay in contention for theCaptain Marvelrole. Ironically,Rebecca Fergusonrecently signed on to star alongside another potentialCaptain Marvelcontender,Emily Blunt, inThe Girl on the Train.
One thing is for certain, though,Rebecca Ferguson’s performance inMission: Impossible Rogue Nationhas made her a hot commodity around town. The site claims thatMarvelis known for chasing “heat,” meaning they go after actors and actresses who are turning into rising stars on the strength of their performances. Even ifRebecca Fergusondoesn’t end up playingCarol Danvers, she most certainly has a bright future ahead of her.
Captain Marvelmost likely won’t start shooting until either late 2016 or early 2017, with the studio already setting a November 2, 2018release date.Nicole Perlman(Guardians of the Galaxy) andMeg LeFauve(Inside Out) have already been tasked with writing the screenplay, but the studio doesn’t have a director on board yet. There was a rumor thatMarvelwas eyeingAngelina Jolieto direct, reportedly offering her a massive $20 million to take the helm, but that rumor was never confirmed.
Rebecca Ferguson’s meteoric rise is even more impressive, considering she only has a handful of credits to her name. She landed the lead role in Starz’sThe White Queenin 2013, which led to roles in Vi,Herculesand this summer’s blockbuster hitMission: Impossible Rogue Nation. Do you think she would be a good fit to playCaptain Marvel? Let us know what you think, and stay tuned for more news regardingCaptain Marvel, which is set to hit theaters on June 24, 2025.
