Annette Bening is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The four-time Oscar nominee has signed on for a role inCaptain Marvel,EW has learned.

Brie Larson is headlining the film as the titular hero, a.k.a.

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Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot who gains superpowers after being exposed to alien DNA.

Ben Mendelsohn, Gemma Chan, and Jude Law are also on board.

signal before fading into nothingness.

Captain Marvelmarks Benings first superhero movie.

The Hollywood Reporterfirst reportedBenings casting.

Production is currently underway onCaptain Marvel,and it will hit theaters March 8, 2019.