Meet Oscar winner Brie Larson, who's starring in Marvel's first female-led superhero movie

Brie Larson is now officially super.

The 26-year-old actress has been working in the industry since she was in diapers, but has more recently become a well-known name thanks to her Oscar-winning role in "Room." 

Now she's set to have a major film franchise under her belt after it was announced at San Diego Comic-Con that she will star as Captain Marvel, the title character in Marvel Studios' first female-led superhero film. 

The role of Carol Danvers might also lead to a cameo in "Avengers: Infinity War - Part 1."

With her incredible acting talent and cheerful personality, she is on the fast track to the kind of stardom that graced Jennifer Lawrence before her.

Get to know more about this rising actress here.