Los Angeles, Nov 23 (PTI) Actor Jude Law is in talks toplay the male lead opposite Oscar-winning actor Brie Larson in"Captain Marvel".
Larson will portray the titular role in the Marvel movie,which will also see Samuel L Jackson reprising his role asNick Fury from "The Avengers" franchise.
Law is expected to play the character of Doctor WalterLawson, who becomes a mentor of sorts to Danvers as she triesto figure out her new powers, reported Variety.
The 44-year-old actor was recently cast as young AlbusDumbledore for the "Fantastic Beasts" sequels.
Ben Mendelsohn is confirmed to play the antagonist in thefilm, which will be helmed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
Geneva Robertson-Dworet has penned the most recentscript, along with Meg LeFauve and Nicole Perlman writing theprevious drafts.
The plot follows Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot whoseDNA is fused with that of an alien during an accident. Theresulting alteration imbues her with the superpowers ofstrength, energy projection and flight.
"Captain Marvel" is expected to arrive in theatres onMarch 8, 2019. PTI RBRB.
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