Nia DaCosta is shaking up the film industry as the new director of the sequel to “Captian Marvel 2” making her the Black women to ever direct a Marvel Studios movie.
DaCosta is taking over from Anna Bodn and Ryan Fleck, who were the directors of the first installment of the box-office film. It comes as Marvel changes its directors in the sequel of movies such as Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America in hopes to give it a fresh take.
Fleck took to Twitter to congratulate DaCosta:
“Congratulations @NiaDaCosta!!!!!! Can’t wait to see where you take this! Anna and I are thrilled for you and wishing you the very best! Higher Further Faster! #CaptainMarvel2.”
DaCosta is known for her directorial debut in “Little Woods” along with “Candyman.”
Captain Marvel is set to be released in 2022.
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