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Ben Mendelsohn In Talks For Villain Role In ‘Captain Marvel’ Film

Although we aren’t getting the highly anticipated Captain Marvel flick until 2019, we have some new information on the potential villain. According to a report by Variety, directing duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are in talks with the star of their film, Mississippi Grind, Ben Mendelsohn to join the cast of the MCU’s first […]

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Although we aren’t getting the highly anticipated Captain Marvel flick until 2019, we have some new information on the potential villain.

According to a report by Variety, directing duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are in talks with the star of their film, Mississippi Grind, Ben Mendelsohn to join the cast of the MCU’s first female superhero-led movie.

If Mendelsohn takes on the role, he will portray the film’s main antagonist, perhaps the leader of the Skrulls – an element that has been heavily rumored and teased since the announcement of Captain Marvel.

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Ben Mendelsohn as Director Orson Krennic in Rogue One (Courtesy of Disney)

Mendelsohn is no stranger to playing the villain. Most recently, Mendelsohn was seen as Director Krennic in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Do you think that Ben Mendelsohn will make a good villain in Captain Marvel? Be sure to let your voice be heard in the comment section below.

Up next for Mendelsohn is the Steven Spielberg directed, Ready Player One.

Source: Variety

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