When Lashana Lynch was cast for Captain Marvel, many were hoping that she would be Monica Rambeau, a character who held the Captain Marvel moniker and had an awesome power-set. Now, fans know that she is actually Maria Rambeau, the mother of Monica and someone who wasn't really explored in the comic books. Lead star Brie Larson recently discussed Carol's relationship with Maria and how different it will be when compared to other superhero movies.
Speaking with ComicBook.com, Larson stated that the dynamic between Carol and Maria is an important part of the film since both of them are equals when it comes to their air force training. Larson also states that Maria represents "love" in this movie but that it's not a lustful kind of love, which is an interesting statement. Both characters have mutual respect for each other, whilst also being playfully competitive.
"She is the representation of love in this film and it is something that I'm very proud of, that the love relationship, and it is a deep love relationship, is not by the same lustful definition that we usually attribute to movies of this size. That it's more complex, and also I think more meaningful than most love relationships that I see in films like this. And Maria as a character is an incredible badass in her own way. And they are equals, and I think seeing two women that have a playful competitiveness while also mutual respect and care, and have gone through so much together, there's a lot of history, and are just best friends is something that I'm excited to see. Because uncomplicated sort of female friendships are sort of rare to see. I have a lot of them in my life, so to be able to bring that on screen with someone who's just so crazy talented, and smart, and beautiful, and wonderful, and is doing her own part to make sure that there are revolutions in a movie that are her own, that she's creating, is just awesome."
Honestly, it doesn't sound that different from the other friendships we've seen in superhero movies, though it should be a fun dynamic nonetheless. Seems like this could also set up Carol's eventual friendship with Monica Rambeau, who will probably be born by the time Avengers 4 comes out. A Captain Marvel 2 suddenly sounds appetizing.
Rambeau actually had the Captain Marvel moniker before Carol, though the latter did get her powers first. Monica was even an Avenger and teamed up with Spider-Man a few times. Carol always wanted to respect Mar-Vell by not taking up his name, using Ms. Marvel and Warbird before eventually accepting that she could live up to his legacy by using the name.
Captain Marvel comes out on March 8, 2019.
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