DeWanda Wise joins Brie Larson in 'Captain Marvel'

IANS  |  Los Angeles 

is on board for a supporting role in "Marvel", which stars Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Mendelsohn and

"Marvel" will be Wise's first movie role, reports deadline.com.

She has earlier featured in the series "Shots Fired" and "Underground" and currently plays the lead role of in Netflix's series "She's Gotta Have It", which was renewed for a second season recently.

"Marvel" is directed by and with its script penned by and

The project is based on the character Carol Danvers, an pilot whose DNA is fused with that of an alien during an accident and becomes as a result of being with the super powers of strength, and flight.

Details of the plot are still under wraps. It is slated to release on March 8, 2019.

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First Published: Fri, January 05 2018. 13:26 IST