The Marvels Interview: Director Nia DaCosta On Chosen Family & MCU World-Building
Summary
- Chosen family is a central theme in The Marvels, highlighting the importance of support and connection for heroes like Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau.
- Director Nia DaCosta received advice from Ryan Coogler to "be herself," emphasizing the uniqueness and authenticity she brings to the MCU film.
- The Marvels draws inspiration from films like Guardians of the Galaxy for its humor and heart, as well as Interstellar for its portrayal of space. DaCosta also expressed her love for The Brood but couldn't include them in this film.
In The Marvels, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has taken back her identity from the Kree, who had lied and stolen her life. When a strange wormhole tied to the Kree appears, she and her estranged niece, Captain Monica Rambeau, go to investigate. However, their powers become entangled with each other, as do Jersey City heroes and Captain Marvel superfan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel. This trio will need to work together to get their malfunctioning powers under control and stop the Kree's plans once again.
Threads set up in WandaVision, Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel, and Secret Invasion culminate in The Marvels with the return of a number of MCU characters. The movie stars a powerhouse cast led by Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton, and Park Seo-joon. The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta, who also co-wrote the movie with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik.