Annette Bening is the latest to join the MCU family, joins the cast of 'Captain Marvel'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            The Marvel Cinematic Universe is slowly but surely taking over our actual universe. With two massive releases this year in “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War” that have both grossed over $1 billion, they have audiences all over and many are wondering what will come following “Avengers 4.” Until then, we have even more casting announcements for Phase 3 films.

            According to Variety, Annette Bening is joining the MCU in the upcoming, “Captain Marvel.” There is no confirmation on who she is playing but speculation by multiple outlets has her playing the titular superhero’s mother. She joins a cast that also includes Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, with Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn and Gemma Chan in supporting turns. Samuel L. Jackson will also reprise his role as Nick Fury in the 90s set comic book movie.

            Bening has been one of my absolute favorite actresses for a long time but recently she’s been on a roll. Her joining the MCU just adds to the unbelievable talent that they have brought in for their movies in the past. She starred in “20^th Century Women” (my favorite film of 2016) and “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” last year. She’s currently promoting “The Seagull” which is in theaters today.

            The next blockbuster adventure from Marvel follows Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot whose DNA is fused with an alien during an accident. This leads to an alteration to her which gives her the superpowers of strength, energy projection and flight. “Captain Marvel” hits theaters on March 8^th, 2019. The movie will be directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who previously helmed “Mississippi Grind” and “It’s a Funny Story.”

            How do you guys feel about the casting of Annette Bening in “Captain Marvel?” Are you excited about her joining the MCU?