WithBrie Larsonofficially locked in the role of Carol Danvers, better known as superhero headlinerCaptain Marvel, Marvel Studios is honing in on the right director to helm the studio’s first female-led solo movie. Last week, we learned that the studio has narrowed their directorial search down to three candidates, and now a new report reveals a fourth name in the bunch.
According toJeff Snider,Electrick ChildrendirectorRebecca Thomashas join the fray as a final contender for the gig. Thomas joins the previously reported names,Whale Rider’sNiki Caro,Seeking a Friend at the End of the World’sLorene Scafaria, and regularHomelandhelmer (not to mention the director of cult favoriteNow and Then),Lesli Linka Glatter. Thomas is the latest addition to the shortlist, which was previously reported to includeJennifer Kent(The Babadook) andJennifer Yuh(Kung Fu Panda 2).
If you never sawElectrick Children, but Thomas' name sounds curiously familiar, that’s likely because she’s already attached to two other major studio films: Universal’s live-actionThe Little Mermaid,which is set to star Chloe Grace Moretz as well as theJohn GreenadaptationLooking for Alaskafor Paramount. However, neither project has the official green light from their respective studios and Captain Marvel is the opportunity of a lifetime, so it’s easy to see why Thomas might jump over to the project should she land the gig.
The studio setInside Outco-writerMeg LeFauveandGuardians of the Galaxyco-writerNicole Perlmanto begin work on the script over a year ago, and while Kevin Feige recently told us to expect a director announcement at the end of Summer, the studio is no doubt taking their time to find the right person to helm what is, not only their first headlining female superhero film, but undoubtedly the start of a franchise and character they hope will become a major player in the post-Infinity War MCU.
And they’ve got the time. While the timing of Larson’s casting all but confirms that we’ll first meet Carol Danvers inInfinity War,Captain Marvelis currently scheduled to hit theaters on August 26, 2025.
