Iman Vellani in New York City on Nov. 16, 2023.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty
Cindy Ord/Getty
Iman Vellaniisn’t concerned withThe Marvels' performance at the box office.
“That’s forBob Iger,” added Vellani, 21, referring to theWalt Disney CompanyCEO and noting that the financial success of the movie “has nothing to do with” her.
“I’m happy with the finished product, and the people that I care about enjoyed the film,” continued the actress, who stars inThe MarvelsalongsideBrie Larsonas Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel andTeyonah ParrisasCaptain Monica Rambeau.
“It’s genuinely a good time watching this movie, and that’s all we can ask for with these films,” Vellani said. “It has superheroes, it take place in space, it’s not that deep and it’s about teamwork and sisterhood. It’s a fun movie, and I’m just so happy that I can share it with people.”
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Iman Vellani, Brie Larson and Teyonah Parris inThe Marvels(2023).Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Courtesy of Marvel Studios
Larson’s return to the big screen as Captain Marvel made $47 million at the domestic box office over its opening weekend. That number stands out as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s worst-ever box office opening weekend, permultiplereports.
A sequel to 2019’sCaptain Marvel, whichopened to $153 millionback in 2019,The Marvelsmade the most of any film released over that weekend, but its $47 million grossed pales in comparison to the 32 other films Marvel Studios has released within its interconnected universe since 2008’sIron Man.
The Marvelsfeatures 34-year-old Larson’s Carol teaming up with Monica (Parris, 36) and Kamala (Vellani) after their respective debuts in the Disney+ seriesWandaVisionandMs. Marvel. The film also starsSamuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury, following up on the character after he starred in this summer’s miniseriesSecret Invasion, andZawe Ashtonas villain Dar-Benn.
DespiteThe Marvels' comparatively low box-office opening, the movie holds approval from both critics and audiences onRottenTomatoes(62% critical approval, 83% audience approval). The movie also holds a B rating fromCinemaScore, which polls audience members on opening-night releases.
Back in May, Vellani told PEOPLE at the Gold Gala in Los Angeles that theMs. Marvelcomics “were such a monumental thing in my life in high school” in terms of representation.
“I didn’t ever realize that a story like this could just exist out in the open,” she explained. “I think the fact that we got to have it on Disney+, and Marvel is one of the most successful franchises in the world. It means the world that little girls are going to grow up and have this be something that they could watch on a Friday afternoon.”
She also addressedher relationship with Larson, saying, “We’re close and then she’s honestly an older sister at this point.”
“I think she’s really taught me a lot about how to take care of myself and the importance of self-care mentally and physically, and I really value our friendship,” Vellani continued.
As for the advice that Larson has given her, the actress said: “Get a Theragun.”
The Marvelsis in theaters now.
source: people.com
