When Brie Larson talks aboutCaptain Marvel,the word that comes up over and over again is flaw.
Carol Danvers the Air Force pilot with alien powers that Larson plays inCaptain Marvel is very flawed.
Shes the first one to rush into battle, and she doesnt always wait for orders.
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She tells bad jokes.
Its the thing that gets her in trouble, but its also the thing that makes her great.
And those two sides warring against each other is what makes her her.
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Still, Larson didnt immediately say yes.
I never saw myself doing something like this, mostly because I like being anonymous, she says.
Shes got the talent and the skill to make it something thats going to be very special.
And on set, shes tried to imbue the film with a sense of camaraderie and joy.
Shes carefree, shes disciplined, she creates a very cohesive environment.
The whole crew are as tight as they are because of her.
She brings in games to work.
And then theres the training.
I was an introvert with asthma before this movie, she says with a laugh.
I really thought when they hired me, I am the worst choice for an action movie.
And I didnt know that I had a little Keanu Reeves in me!
And once shes conquered Marvel, shes already got her eye on her next goal.
Ive been joking that Im going to go to the 2020 Olympics [for judo], Larson says.
And honestly, I cant tell if Im serious or not!
My bar is the Olympics.
Its a pretty high bar.
For more onCaptain Marvel,check outEWs cover story on stands Friday.
