As we enter into the realms of over forty separate Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, it could absolutely be daunting for a first-time fan to be faced with the prospect of over 100 hours of content just to be prepared to watch one movie. As it relates toThe Marvels, that was something executive producerMary Livanosworked on alongsidedirectorNia DaCosta, in order to ensure the film was accessible to both long-term fans of the MCU as well as first-timers.
The film brings togetherBrie Larson’s Carol Danvers, a big name and an Avenger, who has appeared in blockbusters, alongside two lesser-known characters inTeyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau — last seen in the Disney+ seriesWandaVisionalmost three years ago — andIman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, who appeared in her own series,Ms. Marvellast year. Now, while Larson’s character may be well known, a casual viewer can’t have been expected to see both Disney+ shows as well. But thankfully, that was taken into account.
Speaking to Collider’sPerri Nemiroff, Livanos explained that, while there were many threads to follow for longtime fans of the franchise, the three characters that lead the movie are strong women in their own right whom anyone walking in for the first time can identify with, support, and root for — and that was just as important to the creative team as it was to continue theMCU’s “sacred timeline”. Livanos said:
“I think what’s great about this movie is if you are a huge fan of the comics, if you’re a huge fan of the MCU, if you’ve seen the incredibleMs. Marvelshow, if you’ve seenWandaVision, if you saw the firstCaptain Marvelmovie, there issomuch to follow, so many threads to pick up with this film that really pay off.”
New Viewers Won’t Be Lost Watching ‘The Marvels’
Livanos went on to say that despite being a sequel to three vastly different projects,The Marvelswill still be accessible to casual viewers because of its compelling and dynamic characters. She explained:
“But at the end of the day, if you’re less familiar with the storytelling thus far, this is about three people really meeting for the first time and coming together. Just like any movie, you meet new characters and get to know them and get caught up to speed, and this movie does it with extreme dynamism, so I’m excited for people to enjoy it whether they’re huge fans or new fans.”
The Marvelsopens on Friday, November 10. You can watch Nemiroff’s full conversation with Livanos below and theater tickets are available to purchase now in the U.S.
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Carol Danvers gets her powers entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, forcing them to work together to save the universe.
