Nia DaCosta, the director of The Marvels, opens up about her absence during the film's post-production phase and her visit to the set of Avengers: Doomsday. Despite the movie's underwhelming performance, earning only $206.1 million worldwide, DaCosta's career remains unaffected. She has since directed 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and is promoting her latest project, Hedda, a Prime Video drama featuring Tessa Thompson, who made a cameo in The Marvels.
In an interview with The Guardian, DaCosta reflects on her experience in the MCU, mentioning the "shocking way people have talked to me in my position as a director" after working on Candyman. She explains that she left The Marvels during post-production to focus on Hedda and received "anonymous briefings" that negatively portrayed her. DaCosta clarifies that she was aware of her commitments and had a greenlit movie waiting for her.
Interestingly, DaCosta maintains a positive relationship with Marvel Studios. She visited the Avengers: Doomsday set and has a history with the studio, including Kevin Feige assisting with her UK visa. DaCosta acknowledges that The Marvels deviated from her initial vision and was worked on without a solid script. Marvel Studios' reliance on reshoots has sometimes backfired, as seen with Captain America: Brave New World. The Marvels' financial loss of around $237 million raises questions about the studio's decision-making process.
The director's visit to the Avengers: Doomsday set might have been a casual one, but it could also have been related to the post-credits scene's follow-up. DaCosta's insights during the filming of stingers for Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps suggest a potential connection. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts on DaCosta's comments and the implications for Marvel's future projects.
