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Over the years, Brie Larson has starred in many types of roles. Outside of her Oscar win in a thriller film, the actress dominates the action genre, having been a part of films likeFast X, Kong: Skull Island,and most famously,Captain Marvel. Starring in this specific genre can come with a lot of perks. Actors get trained in several physical pursuits in order to prepare for their roles.
Specifically, after her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a flying force to be reckoned with, one can assume that Larson has had a lot of fun experiences during the filming of these movies. From floating around by a crane to being a part of intricate fight scenes, she would certainly enjoy herself and become familiar with activities that others in her profession weren’t able to try out even once in their lives.
It would seem that there was another addition to her ever-growing list of physical pursuits she has tried. Recently, the actress took part in experiencing what it is like to be a race car driver, and it is safe to say that she was ecstatic.
Brie Larson Went for a Ride
After appearing inThe Fast and the Furiousfranchise, one would assume that Brie Larson has been inside a fast car. However, hermost recent Instagram postseemed to indicate otherwise. Decked out from head to toe in motor gear, the actress collaborated withNissan Formula Eto experience what it is like to be a Formula E racer.
There is a stark difference between her feelings towards the event before and after she entered the car, and it is quite hilarious consideringshe played Captain Marvel herself.
Waiting for me to put my big girl pants on and not be scared. I expect that I’m gonna be in a car that’s going really fast. My main goal is to not puke.
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Before getting in the car, Larson was naturally very nervous. Talking to the audience, she mentioned that she wanted to put on a strong front and had set quite some realistic expectations for herself when it came to what exactly she would experience. She then added that she only had one goal when she entered the car; not to throw up because of the fast speeds.
Brie Larson Had A Change of Heart
When it comes to motorsports, it is quite a well-known fact that race car drivers have very good reflexes. They are completely aware of their surroundings and know exactly what they are doing when they start their cars. This was an aspect thatBrie Larsonfound quite surprising and impressive.
The actress turned to the man who was driving the Formula E car and was simply in awe at the fact that he got to drive cars in such a fun manner professionally. After getting out of the car, she talked to the audience again, having only one key word to describe her experience; fast.
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This is your job? You get paid to do this? Oh my gosh. It was fast. It was really fast. Being in a car with someone who is so in control of what he was doing, and it’s a language that I just don’t understand.
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She then further elaborated on the experience, mentioning the reflexes and control aspects of the sport. She added that she had never seen something like it before, and it was a language she was not familiar with. However, by the look on her face, it is safe to say that the actress was impressed and very happy.
Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
