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- Nia DaCosta, Director MiracleDestin sought advice from Daniel Cretton and Ryan Coogler, who offered guidance on navigating the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- DaCosta reveals who he spoke to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Director Cretton often advised Marvel about the process.
- DaCosta advises future MCU directors to bring their all to the project.
nia dacosta She becomes the latest rising director to be recruited into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for only her third feature film. candy Man Director took over the reins of operations brie larson‘S captain marvel In Miraclewhich not only serves as a sequel to captain marvel But the Disney+ series wandavision And Ms Marvel, keeping up? Good. Given the somewhat challenging nature of making the jump from crime drama and horror to a 9-figure blockbuster, it would be natural to lean on other directors who have been there, done that, and gotten the T-shirt.
That’s exactly what Marvel encourages its directors to do. DaCosta has previously revealed that when you sign on for a Marvel movie, one of the first things they tell you to do to feel confident in your voice is to talk to other directors and Collider. perry nemiroff That thread followed up with an inquiry: Who exactly did DaCosta turn to for top tips on handling the MCU and that transition, and what was the best advice?
It seems the answer was a pair of acclaimed filmmakers. Destin Daniel Creightonwho worked so well with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – Really great, he got it the avenger The film behind it – and ryan coogler, perhaps the most famous of the Marvel directors at this stage. This isn’t the worst pair to pair when you need guidance. DaCosta said:
“It’s very hard to say the best advice because you need different things at different times. They were all great. The person I talked to the most was Destin Creighton. He was so helpful in knowing every step of the process.” Were very nice, like, ‘Oh yes, get stressed about it, but you don’t need to be stressed about it. Oh, you should look into that.’ You know? It was just like, ‘I’ve been through this. I get you.'”
What advice does Nia DaCosta have for future MCU directors?
As far as expressing his intelligence, DaCosta feels authenticity is the name of the game. Don’t pretend to be someone else, that’s why you weren’t hired – do your best, this is DaCosta’s guiding principle for future MCU directors. She explained:
“Ryan Coogler is really great. I’ve said it a lot of times, like, ‘Be yourself,’ and that’s probably what I’ll say to the next person. Just bring whatever you have. They can take it or Can leave, but as long as you bring everything you’ve got – and that’s what it’s for EveryoneActors, department heads – you know you’ve done everything you could.”
Carol Danvers (Larson), better known as Captain Marvel, successfully reclaims her identity from the oppressive Kree regime and seeks vengeance against the Supreme Intelligence. However, unexpected consequences push Carol into the role of stabilizing a chaotic universe. Her responsibilities lead her to a mysterious wormhole connected to a Kree revolutionary, resulting in her powers becoming entangled with those of Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), the devoted Ms. Marvel of Jersey City, and her estranged “niece”, SABER astronaut, Captain Monica Rambeau (teyonah paris, learn more about Miracle Here.
Miracle Will be released in theaters this Friday, November 10.
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Miracle
Carol Danvers entangles her powers with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.
- release date
- 10 November 2023
- director
- nia dacosta
- mold
- Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Teyonah Parris
- rating
- P3-13
- Order
- 105 minutes
- styles
- superhero, action, adventure
