The first trailer for The Marvels gave a glimpse at the upcoming sequel’s villain.

Played by Zawe Ashton, the villain ofThe Marvelshas been kept under wraps sincethe casting announcementback in 2021.

In fact,Ashton herself was"terrified to say anything"whenMs.

Captain Marvel Brie Larson, Zawe Ashton

Marvelwas airing since she was not sure her involvement in theCaptain Marvelsequel had even been announced yet.

Unlike Ronan, Ashton’s character is not a blue version of the Kree but the human-passing kind.

Who Is Zawe Ashton Playing in The Marvels?

Zawe Ashton in The Marvels trailer

The Marvelshits theaters on November 10.

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Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

Zawe Ashton in The Marvels trailer

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