With the arrival of Captain Marvel on screen, the first solo female superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney is asserting her considerable power by creating a vibrant origin story and establishing the Captain’s position as one of the most powerful Avengers – her return in the upcoming Avengers: Endgame is already certain

Golden Globe winner Brie Larson, better known for her nuanced performances in independent cinema – like the Golden Globe-nominated Room – plays Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel). The movie introduces a feisty, sarcastic, and physical Danvers who is trying to not only unlock the secrets of her past but harness the superhero powers she has.

In this video report, HFPA member Katherine Tulich sat down with Brie Larson as well as the film’s other stars: Samuel L. Jackson, who returns to the MCU playing a younger version of his popular character Nick Fury, and MCU newcomers Jude Law and Gemma Chan.