MARVELLOUS MS LARSON

Believe it or not, Brie Larson almost turned down the biggest role of her career. When she was first approached to join the most lucrative franchise in the world and take on the lead role in Marvel’s first-ever female-led film, she balked at the idea. ‘I never saw myself doing something like this, mostly because I like being anonymous,’ she says. ‘I like disappearing into characters, and I always felt like if you’re out in the public eye too much, it potentially limits you in the future.’

The opportunity, however, was just too good to pass up. ‘Ultimately I couldn’t deny the fact that this movie is everything I care about, everything that’s progressive and important and meaningful, and a symbol I wish I would have had growing up,’ she