The Marvels director, Nia DaCosta talks promoting film despite the possible absence of Brie Larson due to actors’ strike, seeks swift strike resolution.
With Brie Larson’s absence from the promotional activities for The Marvels becoming increasingly likely due to the ongoing actors’ strike, the film’s director, Nia DaCosta, has addressed the challenge of promoting the movie without one of its leading stars.
Captain Marvel 2, also known as The Marvels, is a highly anticipated MCU sequel that features Brie Larson returning to her role as Carol Danvers alongside Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani. However, the actors’ strike, which began on July 14, has prevented Larson from participating in any promotional materials for the film.
Larson is considered one of the MCU’s most successful actors, and her star power and involvement in promoting the film are essential factors in its potential box office success.
Nia DaCosta’s Perspective on Brie Larson’s Absence
In an interview with Abby News, The Marvels director Nia DaCosta discussed the upcoming promotional tour for the MCU sequel and addressed the likely absence of Brie Larson from the promotional activities. DaCosta expressed her hope that she won’t be the sole individual promoting the film, as fans are sure to inquire about Larson’s absence:
“I’m hoping I’m not promoting the movie by myself. No one’s there to see me, either. They’re going to be like, ‘Where’s Brie Larson?'”
DaCosta also commented on the status of the ongoing strikes in the entertainment industry, acknowledging that the issues won’t be resolved in a single round of negotiations. She expressed her desire for the strikes to end soon so that everyone in Hollywood can return to work:
“I think we’re now in a new world. Everything that’s happening is an existential search that our industry is doing. It won’t be solved in one round of negotiations. But I’m hoping that the studios can end the strike soon and get us all back to work — to work for them.”
The concerns about potential delays in the release of Captain Marvel 2 due to the strikes have also arisen, with both actors and writers unable to promote or discuss the film publicly.
Brie Larson’s Ability to Promote Captain Marvel 2
Given the slow progress in resolving the actors’ strike, the likelihood of Brie Larson being able to join the promotional tour for The Marvels is currently very low. Despite concerns that Marvel might need to delay the film’s release to allow the cast to promote it, the studio appears determined to stick with the scheduled release date.
Larson had already contributed significantly to the film’s promotion before the strikes began, urging fans to plan their trips to theaters to avoid spoilers. Her positive influence on her co-stars and the broader franchise makes Nia DaCosta’s concerns about promoting the film without her a valid consideration. As Marvel aims to regain its position at the top of the box office, the absence of one of its leading stars poses a notable challenge.
The Marvels is still slated for a theatrical release on November 10, but the impact of the strikes on its promotional efforts remains a significant factor to watch.