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9:49 AM PDT 2/7/2020
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Alexandra Del Rosario
The ‘Captain Marvel’ star made his debut on Thursday with a video explaining why he decided to join the platform that also features his mother, grandmother, Lilly Singh, Connor Franta, and other online personalities.
Brie Larson may have already made her mark on the big screen with her work on titles including Captain marvel and RoomBut the Oscar-winning actress is now ready to explore a new medium.
With a video full of bloopers, giggles, awkward close-ups, and short interviews, Larson launched his own YouTube channel on Thursday. The actress said she decided to join the video platform because that’s where she learned a lot, from using her printer to how to be a considerate activist.
“This is the place to talk about things that are important and that matter,” he said. “It doesn’t mean that there is no silly content, that there are ways to express myself personally, but there will also be deep conversations, anti-racist rhetoric, inclusive content.”
The actress’s launch on YouTube comes after stars like John Krasinski have uploaded to the video platform during the coronavirus pandemic. From Krasinski Some good news, which was sold to ViacomCBS in May, featured encouraging stories from fans and followers.
Larson’s first video, titled So I made a decision …, featured short interview clips with various YouTube stars. The first clip sees Larson with Justine Ezarik learning how to use the platform and struggling to find the record button. The hot ones host Sean Evans, Swoozie, Lilly Singh, Connor Franta and Michelle Khare are some of the other YouTube personalities that Larson chat with.
She asks for advice on how to be a successful YouTube personality and how to come up with new ideas. Her guests suggest talking about feelings, creating entertaining sketches, redesigning rooms, directing short films, and generally starting with content that the actress is interested in.
“Cooking is very popular on YouTube,” says Larson’s mother.
Throughout the video, Larson talks to his guests about possible collaborations, including one on Fortnite with Singh and a Animal Crossing: New Horizons meeting with Ezarik.
“I used to make movies in my garage as a kid every summer; it’s no different than what I’m doing now,” Larson tells Evans. “I went back to the beginning. I feel like I’m 15 years old again, which is pretty good.”
Larson wrapped up her video highlighting Black creators and artists, including Mj Rodriguez, Janet Mock, and Tessa Thompson, and asked her viewers to review her work and social media pages.
the Captain marvel Star also noted that despite the advice and encouragement she received from YouTubers, she still feels excited and nervous about launching her channel.
“I feel nervous. I think we are on a train here and we are leaving,” she said.
Check out Larson’s first video on YouTube below.
