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For years, S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury has easily been the coolest personality in the Marvel movies, but he no longer holds the top position. Ever since fans were introduced to the furry feline named Goose in Brie Larson’sCaptain Marvel, Samuel L. Jackson went down to second position.
But the fun fact is, the feisty feline companion in Brie Larson’sCaptain Marvel, is no ordinary cat. While being an alien creature called a Flerken, Goose is actually a computer-generated creature. Apparently, this was done because of two particular reasons, of which one was Larson.
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Marvel Created a CGI Cat For Brie Larson’sCaptain Marvel
Disney and Marvel’s 2019 superhero flickCaptain Marvel, featuring Brie Larson is the first female-fronted stand-alone movie in the MCU. Taking place in the 1990s the movie explores the origin story of the photon-blasting space warrior Carol Danvers. But the one character that not only stole the show but also befriended both Carol and Nick Fury, was the orange tabby Goose.
The feisty feline companion, Goose, was literally the showstopper in Brie Larson’sCaptain Marvel.In the movie, the cat goes to space with his new friends with some surprises in store for everyone. But while being the coolest and weirdest supporting character in MCU, since Rocket Racoon and Groot in theGuardians of the Galaxy, Goose wasn’t an actual cat.
According to reports shared byThe Hollywood Reporter, Goose is actually computer-generated. Marvel had to employ a VFX team to create a fully CG feline. Initially, the cat was modeled on a real feline named Reggie who had to be lidar scanned to be cloned in CG by the VFX team. The whole process took days to complete and has a whopping 2,400 visual effects shots.
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Reasons Why MCU Was Forced to Use VFX For Goose
But why exactly, did Marvel decide to use a CG cat instead of a real fur ball? According toThe Hollywood Reporter, it was discussed that Goose was created with the help of CGI because of two reasons. The obvious reason is that real animals are often difficult to work with. It takes a lot of training, and several shots and time gets wasted through the process.
Nonetheless, another reason, which is certainly the most important one isBrie Larson. Apparently, the actress has an allergy to cats. Having a serious medical condition, Larson was the main reason why Marvel decided to use a CGI cat over a real one. Unwilling to put the actress’ health in danger, MCU hired a VFX team.
Finally, the results were flawless and people never guessed that Goose was actually computer-generated. Fans and audiences appreciated the movie and turned Goose into a viral superstar. Internet got flooded with the #GoosetheCat emoji hashtag, and the character became a super popular icon.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
