Patty Jenkins may direct Thor 2 for Marvel Studios
Patty Jenkins made her feature directorial debut with the critically-acclaimed Monster, where Charlize Theron won a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Patty Jenkins hasn't directed a movie since then, although she has directed episodes of Arrested Development, Entourage, and the pilot episode of The Killing.
We reported last month that Game of Thrones director Brian Kirk was in early talks to helm Thor 2, but it seems a deal was never reached. Don Payne (Thor, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer) is writing the Thor 2 screenplay.
It isn't known when Thor 2 will start production, although Marvel Studios has set a July 26, 2013 release date for the superhero sequel.
Thor 2 comes to theaters November 8th, 2013 and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Jaimie Alexander, Idris Elba. The film is directed by Alan Taylor.
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Spielberg
Patty Jenkins wouldn't be the first female director to direct a Marvel film, in 2008, Lexi Alexander directed Punisher: War Zone.
6 months agoby @spielbergFlag
Dan
I know they're just going through the motions right now with these directors, but I was rooting for Kirk, if only because of my love for GoT.
8 months agoby @dan1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Someone with better credentials please? granted, I head great things from Monster, but that and a few directed TV episodes aren't much of a track record.
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
CUPID
@daveactor7 Agreed.
8 months agoby @cupidFlag
Crusader539
the best part is that movieweb has interviews with her about punisher in there database when you look up the movie. @watson-mcflyy
8 months agoby @crusader539Flag
ChiRep_1
Thor was great but it seems like it's one of those movies that are better left alone. Don't forge that, like Iron Man, Thor no longer has the element of surprise on its side..
8 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
Watson Mcflyy
@crusader539 since movieweb didn't know that I'm considering switching to imbd.
8 months agoby @watson-mcflyyFlag
JonSpidey07
if its done right like the 1st movie then Im set
8 months agoby @jonspidey07Flag
Daveactor7
The heck is a director like this doing in a movie like this? Let this please be a rumor
8 months agoby @daveactor7Flag
Crusader539
-"first female-directed marvel film." Except Lexi Alexander, a female, directed Punisher: War Zone. Maybe not the biggest, best, or most popular film, but a Marvel film none the less.
8 months agoby @crusader539Flag
ROFLitschristian
Not sure how to feel about this. Won't like or dislike.
8 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
ejk1
They're just name dropping right now. The studio is putting feelers out there to see who's interested. Nothing is set in stone yet.
8 months agoby @ejk1Flag
Sean
Hmmm, i don't know that to say about this.
8 months agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
MovieManiac
I was hoping for the Game of thrones guy but Monster was pretty good so this girl could be great for the gig.
8 months agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
slysnide
"Monster" was a real creep show flick, though very accurate. She should make something else like that. A comic book sequel seems out of place. And where the hell has she been this past decade? "Monster" was too good for the director to not have scored some great ones since then.
8 months agoby @slysnideFlag
Josh
Monster was really good.
8 months agoby @shuabertFlag
Ownsin
I wonder if this movie is going to be all lovey dovey....
8 months agoby @ownsinFlag
skywise
Something tells me this is not a good match up. I hope i am wrong.
8 months agoby @skywiseFlag