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Before garnering the role of one of the strongest MCU heroes on the big screen, it appears that Brie Larson wanted to be part of the iconicStar Warsfranchise. The Oscar-winning actress, who made her MCU debut through 2019’sCaptain Marveland portrayed the role of a badass Carol Danvers, initially hoped to lend another badass role in her career.
While expressing her love for the iconic actress Carrie Fisher, and explaining her importance in the MCU’s actress life, the actress opened up about wanting to portray the role ofStar Wars’iconic character.
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Brie Larson wanted to portrayStar Wars’Princess Leia due to Carrie Fisher
After making her debut with 1975’sShampoo, Carrie Frances Fisher soon become an inspiration to an entire generation of women through her role in 1977’sStar Wars: A New Hope.The actress, who portrayed the role of the iconic Princess Leia, also went on to influence a youngBrie Larson, who too went on to follow in Fisher’s footsteps and cemented her name in the industry.
Although Brie Larson did eventually get the role of Captain Marvel and went on to lead MCU’s first female-led Superhero movie, it seems the actress initially wanted to portrayStar Wars‘ Princess Leia. The Marvel actress opened up about her dream of being part of the billion-dollarStar Warsfranchise during an episode of ABC’sGood Morning America,where she stated,
“I wanted to be Princess Leia. [When] I was probably 8 years old, I bought a shirt that was for, like, maybe my size now, because I was going to play her at some point. I kept it in my closet. I’m sure my mom has it in the garage somewhere.”
But it wasn’t the only time when the Marvel actress acknowledged the importance of Fisher’s Princess Leia in her life. As back in 2017, she showcased her immense respect for the actress through a heartfelt tribute.
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Brie Larson shared a heartfelt tribute to Carrie Fisher after she passed away
After the legendaryStar Warsstar Carrie Fisher passed away at the age of 60 due to a sudden cardiac arrest, many fans and celebrities shared their condolences over the tragic loss. Following this event, Brie Larson also went on to share a heartfelt tribute to her favorite actress through an Instagram post. The caption of the post stated,Remembering They Are Rebel Princesses In 2017, referring to the influence and legacy of Fisher’s Badass Princess Leia.
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Even though there have been a few rumors over the years about Larson shifting to theStar Warsfranchise. But considering that the actress is set to play Captain Marvel in her upcoming MCU entries, it might be a long while (if ever) before the actress gets her dream role.
Source:Good Morning America
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
