'Captain Marvel' begins production, adds Clark Gregg and Djimon Hounsou

Filming for Marvel's first female-fronted superhero film "Captain Marvel" has started.

To mark the occasion Marvel released a picture of lead actor Brie Larson getting hands-on help from Brigadier General Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander.

Larson visited the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to research for her character.

Set for release in the United States on March 8, 2019, the film is directed by the writing/directing team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

"Captain Marvel" marks the 21st movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the yet-to-be-released "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp."