Brie Larson Cast as Captain Marvel

Marvel announced Saturday night at Comic-Con that Brie Larson will take on the role of Captain Marvel in Marvel Studio's first female-led superhero film. Captain Marvel doesn't hit theaters until 2019, but fans at Comic-Con greeted the news that the Room actress would be taking on the role with cheers.

And with good reason: Brie Larson will make a fantastic Captain Marvel. She even got Captain America actor Chris Evans' seal of approval.

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