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Bening, 60, said she \"got to read the whole script\" and then looked to her own kids for advice about the role.
\"I did consult with my kids so they could kind of explain sort of what the history of that is,\" she said. \"Because there's a specific history to the character and I sort of have the entire intellect of the entire Kree people over the last million years in my head.\"
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The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set in 1995 and follows the journey of Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes. When a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom.
Video: Annette Bening spills 'Captain Marvel' secrets live on 'GMA!'
\"GMA\" aired another new clip from the highly anticipated film ahead of its March 8 release.
\"The warriors have to go into this secret chamber to sort of prepare for battle, so that's the scene you're seeing there,\" Bening explained.
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The cast and filmmakers of the new Marvel Studios film watched the full movie together at the European Gala Screening on Wednesday.
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