Could Ms. Marvel carry a film franchise?

[The Major]

I think the main problem with a Ms. Marvel franchise is the effects budget they would need to get it started. Flying and big destructive battles cost major moolah and she doesn't have the name recognition to warrant the necessary investment.

Then Marvel can lower her abilities and action sequences. Miss Marvel could still be very formidable without being the powerhouse she is from the comics. They could make it more like an espionage story where Carol, as the person in charge of security at NASA, discovers sabotage from the Skulls, is given Kree powers when Mar-Vell saves her and dies in the process over a plot device which leads into the Kree/Skrull war.

Marvel could set her up small roles in Avengers and some of the solo films with the Avengers, as well. That way when she finally does get a solo movie the audience will have more of an idea of who she is.

Characters like Miss Marvel could also be used for low budget tv movies. By low budget I mean expensive for tv but nowhere near the ballpark as a big budget movie like Iron Man. Battlestar Galactica or Sanctuary manage to do this very well.

 

[Spidey-Quad]

Ali Larter would make a good Ms. Marvel, no question.

Umm, what about her most important "ass-it"? I'm talking Ms.Marvel's boob's. Has anyone ever even seen Laryer's boobs including Ali. I watch jeroes man, an I no see'a da boob's.

 

[Lobo]

As much as I'd like it, Ms Marvel won't get her own movie, but there's a slim chance she could appear in an Avengers film.

 

[The Shredder]

That was the same thing Blade dealt with and he did fine.

And I dont expect lightning to hit every single time. Blade also had the advantage of of not only being tied in with the superhero genre, but also the vampire genre. Which has proven to be successful with general audiences ever since the silent era.

 

[The Major]

And I dont expect lightning to hit every single time.

True. But Marvel has shown it can do succeed with the lesser properties. They stuck twice with Iron Man, which while being more famous then Blade most of the world still barely knew what the franchise was about.

Miss Marvel has as much potential, they just need to find people with that vision and talent to reach its untapped potential. They've done very well with this so far.

Blade also had the advantage of of not only being tied in with the superhero genre, but also the vampire genre. Which has proven to be successful with general audiences ever since the silent era.

Being a super-hero doesn't have to be bad thing or make it impossible for Marvel to give Miss Marvel a unique angle with the genre. It would very easy to connect Carol to espionage and space opera instead of pure vigilantism, much like Iron Man mixed with the business world and terrorism.

 

[The Shredder]

Fair enough, Major.

 

[Red Mask]

I don't think we'll be seeing a Ms. Marvel film soon. But I think actress Kelly Overton could play her. She just has to dye her hair blonde.

 

[Jay Lifestar]

On the Ms Marvel name (or whichever of her aliases the studio might choose to go with) I doubt that the character could carry a film or a franchise. But, if an actress that had a marquee name and proved to be a viable film (box office wise) winner ... I guess anything could happen. Funny though I'm having a hard time picturing a high paid actress with a track record of carrying film after film where they're the leads to blockbuster like numbers (I know Julia Roberts held that distinction for a while and Angelina Jolie is a big draw ... but I'm trying to think of a "Will Smith" type studios would take big a, say, 80 or 100 million dollar gamble on in this post Aeon Flux movie era {Kate Beckinsale and the Underworld franchise not with standing).

Man, we need some more big budget female action stars out there lol.

 

[Panthro]

On the Ms Marvel name (or whichever of her aliases the studio might choose to go with) I doubt that the character could carry a film or a franchise. But, if an actress that had a marquee name and proved to be a viable film (box office wise) winner ... I guess anything could happen. Funny though I'm having a hard time picturing a high paid actress with a track record of carrying film after film where they're the leads to blockbuster like numbers (I know Julia Roberts held that distinction for a while and Angelina Jolie is a big draw ... but I'm trying to think of a "Will Smith" type studios would take big a, say, 80 or 100 million dollar gamble on in this post Aeon Flux movie era {Kate Beckinsale and the Underworld franchise not with standing).

Man, we need some more big budget female action stars out there lol.

We do. We really do.

 

[The Major]

On the Ms Marvel name (or whichever of her aliases the studio might choose to go with) I doubt that the character could carry a film or a franchise.

Based on what, exactly?

 

[marcvader]

Give me my Mar-Vell movie first dammit

 

[Ratcrawler]

I find the most successful female-driven action franchises involve groups of females rather than a single star.

So unless she joins Heroes For Hire, I'm not seeing it.

 

[November Rain]

a franchise, perhaps not

a film maybe

a large part of a rogue plotline, definitely...

 

[The Major]

I find the most successful female-driven action franchises involve groups of females rather than a single star.

So unless she joins Heroes For Hire, I'm not seeing it.

I think your underestimating how much quality has to do with it. Most female films lack this vital component.

Many successful male films have groups of men in it but do you think that makes them good films because of it?

Something like Kill Bill would be a good film if they replaced the female characters with male ones while keeping Beatrix female.

We need less Catwomans and more Kill Bills. Miss Marvel definitely has a good enough concept for the latter.

 

[Panthro]

I think your underestimating how much quality has to do with it. Most female films lack this vital component.

Many successful male films have groups of men in it but do you think that makes them good films because of it?

Something like Kill Bill would be a good film if they replaced the female characters with male ones while keeping Beatrix female.

We need less Catwomans and more Kill Bills. Miss Marvel definitely has a good enough concept for the latter.

The lack of hard work to make these films of higher quality is definitely a problem.

I wonder if Marvel would consider Ms. Marvel for an animated DVD feature...

 

[Chris Wallace]

Could Ms. Marvel/Carol Danvers carry a film franchise, or is she just too obscure a character to really hold her own at the box office? What say you, true believers?

I doubt it. I doubt she could have a worthwhile movie, let alone a series.

 

[Red Mask]

Now that Reed's puttng Carol back in her spy roots that could be used to establish her character more strongly. My problem with any movie idea is her complicated history mixed with other characters. But now Reed is showing how her airforce and spy days built her heroism. That would be very helpful.

 

[Havok83]

Im not sure. Has there ever been a succesful female superhero movie?

 

[Ace of Knaves]

If you think about it, general audiences might not care if they have never heard of her. Her name is Ms MARVEL. If other Marvel films in the future are popular, I think anything with the Marvel tag would be popular.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Im not sure. Has there ever been a succesful female superhero movie?

Nope.

 

[Lobo]

Kill Bill, Alien and Aliens. There are successful action franchises with female leads.

Those movies above would have been bad with males in the lead, too. They are simply bad movies.

 

[Lobo]

If you think about it, general audiences might not care if they have never heard of her. Her name is Ms MARVEL. If other Marvel films in the future are popular, I think anything with the Marvel tag would be popular.

I really think a Ms marvel movie could be made, and done well, and if successful giver her a truly iconic status on par with Wonder Woman

Show her origin, as an air force pilot, and getting powers from the Kree, have her want to use the powers to protect the world, and for the movie, she could fight Cru and the brood. I really love Reed's Ms Marvel series though, so I may be biased.

 

[The Major]

Now that Reed's puttng Carol back in her spy roots that could be used to establish her character more strongly. My problem with any movie idea is her complicated history mixed with other characters. But now Reed is showing how her airforce and spy days built her heroism. That would be very helpful.

Her history can be easily simplified to get rid of other characters except Captain Marvel. Claremont's and Reed's run could be used for elements. Only keep her the person in charge of security at NASA not a women's magazine editor.

 

[Deaths Head II]

I would rather have a Captain Marvel film first. They can feature her and then give her a spin off. It would give her some face time with the public and increase the possibility of a solo franchise being made at least. I actually don't know much about Ms. Marvel, but from what I've seen in the X-Men she has an interesting story. I wonder how they would pull it off without using too many other Marvel characters though (like Rogue for example).

 

[The Major]

I would rather have a Captain Marvel film first. They can feature her and then give her a spin off. It would give her some face time with the public and increase the possibility of a solo franchise being made at least.

That is a good option.

I actually don't know much about Ms. Marvel, but from what I've seen in the X-Men she has an interesting story.

You should read the current series and the Essential Miss Marvels. Carol has much more depth then what was shown in X-men.

I wonder how they would pull it off without using too many other Marvel characters though (like Rogue for example).

Carol's origin isn't that complex. They don't need to put the entire Marvel universe for her to work. They could put in some easter eggs like Iron man but it isn't necessary IMO. All they need is Mar-Vell to be around to give her powers, that's it. Claremont's run on her title is a good basis for it.