'The Marvels' Stars On The Greatness of Samuel L Jackson, On Screen Dynamics & Stunt Prep | EW

This interview was conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
The stars of 'The Marvels' Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani chat with EW about their dynamic on screen, stunt preparation, and the greatness of Samuel L. Jackson.
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'The Marvels' Stars On The Greatness of Samuel L Jackson, On Screen Dynamics & Stunt Prep | EW
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[@fabianfleitas5499]

Their energies combined is gold! I love all of them.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Iman is just WOW! Her meeting Sam story was hilarious and I totally can imagine that it went exactly like that. She's a treasure. ❤

[@editz_stardust]

I love this cast so much! They’re all so passionate and care so much about not only the characters that they play but the fan base! They all have such great chemistry and I absolutely can’t wait to see them together on the big screen🫶

[@BobaDavis]

Brie Larson certainly does not care about the fans....hell, her and Teyonna Parris don't even like each other.

[@editz_stardust]

@@BobaDavis Brie Larson has said herself that she loves her fans and does what she does FOR THEM and there are several interviews with Brie and Teyonah talking about how much they got along on set. Please keep your negativity to yourself and let people enjoy things.

[@BobaDavis]

@@editz_stardust I'm sorry but the general consensus among people around the project have said otherwise and this was long before the film's turnout. And they ALL say that they're big fans of the material of the projects they work......that's the standard in Hollywood. Oftentimes, they don't know much about the project, they simply want/need the work.

[@eamonclark4952]

The Marvels is my most anticipated movie of the year screw the haters

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

🙌♥️

[@_Spectrum_288]

Faxxxx.

[@shammyboy207]

Really ?

[@_Spectrum_288]

@@shammyboy207 Yeah. And ? So what ? They can be excited for the film if they want.

[@shammyboy207]

@@_Spectrum_288 None of them watch this crap . Bunch of Feminist

[@JayPalOfficial]

The Marvels are literally Charlie’s Angels of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hope the movie goes with the box office.

[@TerrellAustin19941]

And Freaky Friday

[@_Spectrum_288]

Very true.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Yeah Charlie's Angels meets Freaky Friday is so true. I almost never have hoped that a movies is good than with The Marvels. Please don't mess this up. Please don't disappoint us.

[@_Spectrum_288]

@@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor People are stupidly sleeping on this film.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

@@_Spectrum_288 I don't like the name change because people imideately know the name Captain Marvel. But I think it will work out fine. The movie has to be of quality. If it is, then many people will hear abou that and many will watch it.

[@arlopear7136]

Iman Vellani is absolutely going to steal this movie! I'm so glad they've decided to air Ms Marvel on ABC to prep for this movie. I know the viewership on Disney+ wasn't all that high but it was a good show & sets the stage nicely for this movie. It's still to be determined whether Secret Invasion also sets the table but one of the stills I saw in this EW spread was Carol with a bunch of Skrulls so it probably will too

[@blonded5299]

yeah i saw that image of carol too. i'm really curious to how secret invasion & ms marvel will tie into the marvels.

[@Andres_was_here]

It wasn't done to prep for The Marvels, it was done cause there's no new content cause of the writer's strke

[@weilam03]

she deserves better, she comes off really well in this

[@nothingness863]

some gigashilling you got there

[@JTMoney333]

The only reason it's on television is cause they're desperately hoping people watch and have a clue of who these characters are. Add this to the continued failures with disney. Save your money people.

[@krishna_2019]

All three of them are a great fit and seem to have had a wonderful time filming. Even though they're all excited about their characters and their time on set, Iman takes it to another level.

[@kayaanbedi5554]

Forget Tobey, Andrew and Tom. Brie, Teyonnah and Iman are the new trio in town

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

🙌🩵

[@jaxr2958]

...can we have Andrew as well?

[@garyarnett1220]

Totally waiting for the reunion between Carol and Monica. How is Monica going to feel after almost 30 years.

[@maceharris7656]

Monica Rambeau action figures are selling very well on Amazon. Her costume and powers look awesome in this trailer. I can't wait for November 10th to get here. BRING ON THE MARVELS!!💫💫💫

[@adamagreen]

This is so adorable 😭 they are gonna serve Iconic chemistry! I can’t wait

[@MisterE-yi2es]

into fat chicks, huh? 😉😉

[@danamarvelstar]

This is officially the Charlie’s Angels of the MCU and I love it!

[@person1191]

Looking forward to see Ms. Marvel on the big screen 😄

[@Biconstatus]

I NEED MORE INTERVIEWS WITH THEM. I LOVE THE THREE OF THEM SO BAD😭😭😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@bctalkspod]

Well they probably can't do anymore after this because of the strike lol

[@Biconstatus]

@@bctalkspod ohhh right, right

[@nothingness863]

why?

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Because due to the strike, actors are prohibited from (I don't remember the exact details) doing any promotion for any of their projects because this is considered work obviously. So no interviews (which makes me SO furious because I was looking forward to obviously Brie doing tons of interviews and talk show appearances for The Marvels), no use of social media, no ComicCon, etc.

[@Mirimores-jr8wg]

Brie is going to make everyone love Carol in the marvels im sure of if

[@shawnevans26]

I’m absolutely excited to see this movie! Will see it opening day and probably Sunday for a second time!

[@maceharris7656]

Me too. I plan on seeing it at least three times.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

I hope it is good! If it is good, I'm gonna see it several times. One time with a guy from work who has watched probably all MCU movies. One time with one or two friends of mine. And few more times in my week off. Cannot wait to see Brie Larson on the big screen. Just became a fan this year, so I obviously missed out on Captain Marvel, but at least got to see her in Fast X in cinema. I'm actually fortunate that The Marvels got postponed several times so that I can watch it in cinema. Only downside is that I probably will only be able to get a OV viewing once a day because otherwise movies are dubbed but I'll work that out. I'm super excited. 🩵🩷♥️

[@blonded5299]

marvel twitter is going to be a toxic place when this movie comes out. i hope it's great so haters can shut up.

[@sinkingship4454]

oh iam sure they will find a way to whine about something even if its just a 1 sec scene... but iam ready to be loud as well dfending these ladies

[@________1516]

@@sinkingship4454yessssssss!!!!!

[@iraford5788]

Unfortunately that's inevitable.

[@scruffd0g193]

Yep, I love the positive vibes here.

[@TerrellAustin19941]

And Facebook and KZbin Aswell

[@johnrossofficial3305]

Were waiting from the new trailer of The Marvels looks very a perfect trio in MCU.

[@JayPalOfficial]

All we need is Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and then we’re all good.

[@bluemarvel-mf2yu]

@@JayPalOfficial An appearance by her in this film, would be pretty cool!👍

[@vi8852]

@@JayPalOfficialI think she’s in it

[@vi8852]

@@bluemarvel-mf2yu she’s in it

[@alianetwork6190]

@@JayPalOfficialno thanks. she sucked in thor love and thunder

[@martin-nelli]

I love them so much, they're awesome!

[@suzygirl1843]

Getting original women characters who will be fleshed out

[@natashaluna7538]

Brie Larson is just the best I can't wait to see her as Captain Marvel again ❤

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Soon it's gonna happen! I cannot wait! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh.

[@titodelpielago9597]

Bries is a gem!!! 💯❤💫

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Yes. Brie is a Unicorn! 🦄

[@cypherinferno5029]

This movie does not come out until November, but since the strike I guess Marvel wants to get all the promotion it has just in case this strikes does not by then.

[@kendrick5501]

The interview was a month ago it's only been released now

[@scruffd0g193]

I just hope this strike ends soon, maybe by September.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

From what I read, it could last until early 2024. But to be fair, the actors guild is trying to put the fear of god into the movie studios, so of course they push the end of the strike as far back as possible. It makes me really angry that of all times why must the strike take place now when The Marvels movie is coming out? 😡😥 I need more promotional videos with these ladies and especially Brie. She was so much fun when she was on these talkshows some years ago. 🩷♥️🩵

[@DarthKay093]

I feel the next trailer might be released as the post credit scene for the Secret Invasion finale next week

[@oscarkamala]

i hate when they do that, but i wouldn’t mind for this

[@empirezz2728]

The finale is next week already??

[@DarthKay093]

@@empirezz2728 yes. But the trailer will most likely come tomorrow

[@Auxiliooo]

trailer came out :)

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Aaaaaaah! What is wrong with me? I put this video into my playlist but didn't watch it and now it gets recommended to me. I remember being disappointed seeing only a short version of it. I ❤ these three ladies. Brie is my absolute favourite celebrity and Iman Vellani I also really like and Teyonah also seems nice. I'm so proud of Brie for doing such intense training and wire work shooting. It is important to at least explain to the audience that the actors really have to be tough for playing such roles. If they manage to make the movie at least half the fun these three ladies are having, it's gonna be great. ❤🎉

[@wordsinahandle]

6:39 this scene HAS to be in the BLOOPER REEL

[@danamarvelstar]

Something tells me the blooper reel is going to be hilarious 😂 Also their talk about wire work reminded me of this blooper from Endgame with Brie saying “Yeah does it look cool? Or… doesn’t feel cool but if it looks cool that’s what matters.” 🤣

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Haha. Hey, wait a second? Why haven't I seen these bloopers? 🙀😡 I'm a Brie Larson Superfan, I must see everything she ever filmed! 🫨

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

You're right. I'm gonna buy the disc as well because of the bonus material.

[@danamarvelstar]

@@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor most mcu movies have their blooper reels already on Disney+. Some are even on KZbin, not all of them are nor are they the best quality, but still something 😂

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

@@danamarvelstar Okay, I'll try to find it. I honestly ♥️ Brie more off screen than on screen (she has a very complicated filmography) and seeing her laughing is always wonderful and it makes me feel good. 🩷🌞

[@maceharris7656]

The MARVELS looks awesome!! I personally look forward to seeing Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau in action!! BRING ON THE MARVELS!!!😁😁💫💫💫

[@carolinehirst4921]

Ms Marvel was my favourite Disney+ show along with Wandavision.

[@jodanvers]

Brie Larson is so beautiful

[@arabianflowers]

What a wonderful interview! I looked at the comment section expecting negativity, so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a lot of positivity! Can't wait for this movie! "Higher! Further! Faster!" Unrelated, but I think that the necklace that Iman is wearing says her name in Arabic! Correct me if I'm wrong though. I couldn't get a good look at it.

[@tfoxx17]

Love these 3 together! 🥰

[@jtmaxwell]

i freaking adore them! if the movie can catch a fraction of their actual real life dynamic, this is going to be something special (in addition to being something awesome. ;) )!

[@nothingness863]

why?

[@jtmaxwell]

@@nothingness863 why not? 😜

[@nothingness863]

@@jtmaxwell that's not an answer, you are just shilling

[@jtmaxwell]

@@nothingness863 more a sovereign than a shilling, I hope! 😁 just excited about a movie, friend. Settle down.

[@nothingness863]

@@jtmaxwell I've asked a simple question, and you've persistently failed to answer it. this is a typical shill behavior

[@danamarvelstar]

I saw the movie, not my favorite, but it has its moments, an amazing soundtrack. Not the best writing, but a good plot. Edit: FYI I thought the first film was great. New edit: I just rewatched it and loved it. Sometimes movies require a second viewing to fully appreciate them.

[@duckymomo6675]

these three ladies are my favorite humans ever. ❤️

[@babydollface]

This is the movie I'm most excited for! I love Captain Marvel

[@arabianflowers]

Same!

[@bloosunbrightjr.2381]

This movie IS AMONG THE BEST!

[@whoanelly2605]

Are u being sarcastic?

[@jorahkai]

This actually looks like fun. Looking forward to it after Secret Invasion wraps up!

[@MarvelMan320]

In my opinion, individually they are amazing, but I can’t wait to see what they do together in “The Marvels”.

[@shaunnejason]

I cant waiiiit

[@dav.danvers1311]

This is my family.. officially my fav youtube video, HIGHRT FURTHER FASTER

[@doncesar99ify]

So much fun and deep at the same time

[@vi8852]

I love brie larson so much she’s such lovely person

[@RafaRodrigues]

AAAAAAA MOVIE OF THE YEAR! Carooool ❤

[@nateman79]

This is the most hilarious comment section ever!! I bet I don’t make the cut! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂….

[@darrylbrathwaite]

Let's wait until the movie comes out then we will judge they have a positive vibe

[@lamq05]

PHOTON 🔥🤩

[@vi8852]

Teyonah skin is GLOWING the baby did her good🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@smallies7154]

yeah i got confused when i saw bree and thor on screen together. they are both so jacked i couldnt tell them apart 💪🏼💪🏼

[@devkhatri6444]

Brie is magnetic , just so amazing

[@whatevenare]

we eating good today

[@torenkneedler9478]

all 34 Mcu movies so far. 1. Iron man 2008 2. The Incredible Hulk 2008 3. Iron Man 2 2010 4. Thor 2011 5. Captain America the first avenger 2011 6. The avengers 2012 7. Iron Man 3 2013 8. Thor the dark world 2013 9. Captain America the winter soldier 2014 10. Guardians of the galaxy 2014 11. Avengers age of ultron 2015 12. Ant-man 2015 13. Captain America civil war 2016 14. Doctor strange 2016 15. Guardians of the galaxy vol 2 2017 16. Spider-man homecoming 2017 17. Thor ragnarok 2017 18. Black panther 2018 19. avengers infinity war 2018 20. Ant-man and the wasp 2018 21. Captain Marvel 2019 22. Avengers endgame 2019 23. Spider-man far from home 2019 24. Black widow 2021 25. Shang Chi and the legend of the ten rings 2021 26. Eternals 2021 27. Spider-man no way home 2021 28. Doctor strange in the multiverse of madness 2022 29. Thor love and thunder 2022 30. Black panther wakanda forever 2022 31. Ant-man and the wasp quantumania 2023 32. Guardians of the galaxy vol 3 2023 33. The marvels 2023 34. Deadpool and Wolverine 2024

[@marr2264]

Cant wait to see them in the marvels❤️❤️❤️

[@Pittbull13]

I’ll be the first one in line for tickets. I love the cast.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Me as well. I cannot wait. So excited. ❤🙌

[@Pittbull13]

@@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor I love your name. My dad was a minister-he had a bumper sticker that said when God speaks even EF Hutton listens. not sure if you know of the commercial from the 80's.

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

@@Pittbull13 Thanks. No, sorry. I'm neither from the States nor do I know much if anything about the 80s or 90s. Nice bumper sticker. 🐇

[@tharrison4815]

Was this recorded before the strike?

[@adamsbriee6330]

Definitely

[@iraford5788]

Yep.

[@scruffd0g193]

Yep this was in June

[@DebbieSchechter]

I’m so excited for this movie!

[@NightwingTV]

Incoming hate for like no reason even though these woman are pretty cool

[@furiososEUA1327]

Brie larson in the marvels

[@gibsonswcollector]

Hahahahahahahaha priceless 😂😂😂😂😂

[@wandersonvicente9494]

❤❤❤❤

[@XP-nt9iy]

After listening to these ladies talk for 10 minutes, I'm shocked their movie flopped!

[@reed1159]

living for all three of them

[@sujalrouniar7452]

Awesome talk

[@fallondavis9327]

I love carol she beat represents me ❤

[@Rishabh_Trivedi]

Waiting for The Marvels ❤ & Trailer

[@brielarsonworldwide]

Can´t wait!!!!

[@________1516]

I am so excited to see their new film!!!!

[@CallingDrAlex]

omg i cant wait to see this amazing chemistry on screen!!!!!

[@alexbravo7683]

Monica always like to touch glowing force fields.

[@scruffd0g193]

Love the positive vibes here.

[@yungcees3317]

Iman=🐐

[@bluemarvel-mf2yu]

I think this movie's gonna do well at the box office!!💯

[@ryanshields5607]

🤣

[@bluemarvel-mf2yu]

@@ryanshields5607 Wanna put money on it??😁😁

[@jacobharris954]

Sucks it did not, I had fun with movie

[@iraford5788]

Very entertaining interview can't wait for this movie.

[@AnujVaidya-ze8xn]

I love lman vellani forever

[@rkosubho222]

Iman 💖

[@Slgjgnz]

✊

[@GeekHazu]

just a comment from a real person and not from a disney bot account. hi.

[@AmauriMS]

Iman Vellani truly looks astonishing hot, she is gorgeous omg

[@adityagautam9518]

I will be seated for sure #11nov

[@domimburgia935]

I’m looking forward to seeing the three of them team up on the big screen

[@nothingness863]

why?

[@domimburgia935]

@@nothingness863 because I am 🤷‍♂️

[@nothingness863]

@@domimburgia935 it's not an answer, you are just shilling

[@jimdanote1672]

@@nothingness863why do you care ???

[@nothingness863]

@@jimdanote1672 because I can

[@flurng]

Three words: "Marsha", "Jan", "Cindy".

[@mr.priyom4239]

Super Excited ✌

[@random-jn8ec]

Likes 1.3k Dislikes 834

[@jacobharris954]

I find funny Monica is wearing a space suit but does need one in the 616 since she is more powerful than Carol

[@pricelesseditz1168]

Wait... they filmed before the show???!! Ms Marvel was filmed after?

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Ms. Marvel was filmed Nov. 2020-May 2021. The Marvels was filmed in 2021 at least that's what wikipedia says. It's confusing.

[@philrm99]

😊 Yep, so adorable.

[@futurefilms5429]

Waiting ❤

[@rohanrawat5740]

iman vellani is the future kevin feige

[@adolfopena7358]

Lets go!!!!!! Los haces tan orgullos chicas!!! La vida es una!!!!!😊

[@SavedByGrace_CitizenEmperor]

Es correcto! 🙌

[@mr.priyom4239]

Iron man ❤❤❤

[@natashaluna7538]

Why are you mentioning that dead man here??

[@mr.priyom4239]

@@natashaluna7538 I Love Iron Man 😍

[@hemantks4353]

@@natashaluna7538 Because he was the most iconic MCU hero ever. None of these female characters are going to replace it

[@jojoocupid]

He has nothing to do with this no one here is comparing. These women are here to shine. That man is dead and overrated move on, child

[@whoanelly2605]

​@@jojoocupidoverrated? Yeah ok 💀 it's not like he one of the most iconic and popular fictional characters of all time

[@Destiny-ze2gz]

And people wanted to troll and say they had drama

[@stevevadeboncoeur3903]

so many bot comments

[@mrsnapple5827]

😂😂😂 three peas in a pod 🫛

[@Julie_Jewelz4456]

Love them.

[@TheKarachiwanderer]

why isnt iman doing other acting projects? i think she is more fit to work as a writer for marvel than being an ambitious actor

[@OoXLR8oO]

She’s writing Ms Marvel comics now.

[@pokemon4698]

omg this power trio is soooo funny and good together 😂😭 i love them

[@MultiMisskitty1]

Brie Larsen comes off as likable lately

[@moxyjones7629]

I had missed that she played officer thatcher! Yay!

[@MohammedFarhaan-ev3vx]

The harness struggles 😂 The Marvels 🙌🏻

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

😂❤

[@BroPaulSyrel]

The best 😊😊😊

[@oscarkamala]

my favs!!!

[@sinkingship4454]

loove them!!!!

[@juliushampton4518]

im assuming this interview was shot in anticipation of the actors strike? we’re not getting it until november. if so, i wonder how many movies did the same thing

[@kendrick5501]

The interview was shot a month ago it's only been released now

[@juliushampton4518]

@@kendrick5501 interesting

[@scruffd0g193]

This was in June