Nia DaCosta Discusses Captain America Reveal In ‘Avengers Doomsday’

Director Nia DaCosta recently cleared the air regarding her relationship with Marvel Studios and its president Kevin Feige. There had been speculation about drama following the release of her film ‘The Marvels’ but DaCosta insists there is no bad blood. She emphasized that she gets along very well with Feige and maintains a positive connection with the studio. The filmmaker described the superhero movie as a family film and noted that she still supports the franchise from the sidelines. Her recent comments debunked rumors that suggested a strained exit from the cinematic universe.

DaCosta even had the opportunity to visit the set of the upcoming blockbuster ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ last summer. She described walking around the set that fans have now seen in recent teasers. The experience was exciting for her as she reconnected with the production team and friends working on the massive project. This visit allowed her to witness some of the highly anticipated surprises firsthand. It highlights that she remains part of the extended Marvel family despite moving on to other directing duties.

One of the biggest reveals she witnessed was the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers. DaCosta admitted that she had actually known about this plot twist for quite a long time. She explained that the return of ‘Captain America’ was in the works for years before it became public knowledge. Keeping such a massive secret was a struggle for the director who is also a fan of the series. She expressed relief that the teasers were finally released so she no longer had to hide the information.

The director shared her personal excitement regarding the recent marketing materials for the film. She specifically pointed out her fondness for the inclusion of the X-Men in the teasers. DaCosta described herself as a huge fan of that particular team and admitted she was dying to know what would happen next. She recalled asking Feige about the future of the characters because of her own emotional investment. It was a moment where her professional role took a backseat to her enthusiasm as a fan.

She is currently promoting her newest film ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ which is a sequel in the iconic zombie franchise. DaCosta noted the stark contrast between her superhero work and this gritty horror movie. She joked that there is significantly more blood in her current project than in her Disney film. However she credits her time at Marvel for teaching her how to navigate big-budget productions. That experience gave her the confidence to know exactly what to ask for when helming this new sequel.

Her new horror film is described as a very big-budget independent film that benefits from her blockbuster training. DaCosta feels that she learned valuable lessons about managing scale and resources during her previous directing gig. She is now applying those skills to create a terrifying experience for audiences in ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’. The transition demonstrates her versatility as a filmmaker capable of handling diverse genres. She is happy to see her former colleagues succeed while she carves her own path in the horror genre.

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