Chris Evans backs Brie Larson for Captain Marvel

Evans, who co-starred with the Oscar-winner in 2009 film Scott Pilgrim vs The World, described Larson as “phenomenal”, reported Digital Spy.

“I just heard about that,” he revealed during a panel at Wizard World Philadelphia. I really hope that happens! I love Brie Larson. We did a movie together back in ‘09, Scott Pilgrim vs The World,” Evans said. “I cannot say enough about Brie Larson. I think she’s phenomenal, and I really hope that happens.”

 Larson, who won the Best Actor Academy Award for Room earlier this year, is the first choice to play the role in the upcoming film Captain Marvel. No director is on board for Captain Marvel yet, although Elizabeth Wood is rumoured to be involved.

Inside Out writer Meg LeFauve and Guardians of the Galaxy co-author Nicole Perlman are working on the script, with Marvel’s Kevin Feige producing. Chris also moved to stop a gossip by denying that he had been kissed by anyone, writing that there had been no incident and he had enjoyed his weekend meeting comic book enthusiasts.