Brie Larson has discussed taking on the mantle of Captain Marvel, saying that while she is excited for the role, she may be giving up a couple of things.

The Oscar-winning star – who has led movies such as Room, Short Term 12 and The Glass Castle – told Porter Magazine that joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't a straightforward decision for her.

"I spent months thinking about whether or not I was going to do the film," she explained, "and I realised that it was a chance to tell a story on the largest scale possible.

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"I know it is going to make me lose some of the things I love most about my life, but I think it's worth it."

Larson also spoke about standing up to sexism publicly.

At the Oscars earlier this year, Casey Affleck won Best Actor. The win was controversial, as Affleck had been hit by sexual harassment lawsuits in 2010. Larson, who was presenting the award, noticeably did not clap as he took to the stage and accepted the statuette.

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"I've been on sets where I didn't feel safe, I've felt objectified," she explained. "But as I'm getting older, I'm realising that I can value myself. I'm allowed to."

Captain Marvel will arrive in cinemas on March 8, 2019.

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