AVENGERS Director Joss Whedon Shows Support For Edgar Wright

AVENGERS Director Joss Whedon Shows Support For Edgar Wright

Marvel's The Avengers director Joss Whedon has apparently sided with dumped Ant Man helmer Edgar Wright, as he posted a very interesting photo tweet today. Click to see what it is!

By MrSparkle - May 24, 2014 04:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Ant-Man
Source: twitter.com

Joss Whedon (Marvel's The Avengers) posted a photo today of himself holding a Cornetto ice cream in the air and his head bowed solemnly. The pose echos that of the civil rights protest of the 1968 Olymics and is likely a reaction to the recent news that Edgar Wright (The Cornetto Trilogy) has left the production of Marvel's Ant Man after a dispute with Marvel Studios. 

Could Marvel's most powerful director be siding with Wright? Is this trouble in paradise for Marvel Studios? Sound off below.
 

 



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NoMore
NoMore - 5/24/2014, 5:01 AM
Joss and Kevin Feige from Marvel are both on Wright's side. Stop be haters.
batz11
batz11 - 5/24/2014, 5:06 AM
They should make a movie about this break-up, now this is getting good!...
QuestiontheAnswer
QuestiontheAnswer - 5/24/2014, 5:10 AM
He's on the right side. Am I Wright?
Sumitsjc
Sumitsjc - 5/24/2014, 5:10 AM
It's too let now.
Kurne
Kurne - 5/24/2014, 5:12 AM
Haven't heard from Joss in awhile.
Maestro
Maestro - 5/24/2014, 5:14 AM
It's a business, and is surely to tussle done feathers if in fact what happened actually happened, all speculation. I'll be honest I wasn't a fan of what Edgar wright was trying to do, especially the age problem. So I'm not going to act like marvel is unwarranted in taking an issue with it.

But my whole thing is, the only reason they would have their own staff edit the script, is if it conflicts with something now continuity wise, or will in the future. And marvel works hard to keep everything in tact, though the universe is growing really fast. This isn't easy. This is my guys as to why it happened, and Edgar most likely didn't like what he was left with.

That's why a director like joss works so well. He understand the lore and the significance of continuity and reputation of the comic book form on the big screen, which requires working around creative limitations as he did as a comic book writer, one can't write one comic book that jeopardizes stories of other comics within the universe. Same thing is happening here.

Overall I think he is saddened that wright had to leave, but also understands why marvel did what they did.
Kurne
Kurne - 5/24/2014, 5:14 AM
I'm sure Edgar and Joss have worked together at some point. Heck, Wright might have been the one that asked him to pull Wasp out of Avengers (or placed the idea of her being in it :P).
batz11
batz11 - 5/24/2014, 5:20 AM
I'm seriously really bummed though, Edgar was the main reason for my excitement for this movie...but the MCU is bigger than any director, I know that sucks in some respects, but my admiration for what Marvel has done creating a cinematic universe is unprecedented...gotta believe they did what they had to do for the greater good...at least I'm hoping it will work out o.k. and everything will be just fine in the long run...
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 5/24/2014, 5:21 AM
He's probably the only one given creative control.
Odin
Odin - 5/24/2014, 5:23 AM
Cool pic Joss
MightOfMagneto
MightOfMagneto - 5/24/2014, 5:26 AM
Corny!
Maestro
Maestro - 5/24/2014, 5:34 AM
@jollem

Wait what? Lol what does Marvel "extremist fans" have to do with the article? Do you need to find a way to troll EVERY marvel article?
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 5/24/2014, 5:37 AM
Joss Whedon is showing support for Edgar Wright leaving Ant-Man. I'm still pretty bummed about it.

He was really passionate about the character. The next director they get won't have that same passion.

I mean, if it wasn't for Edgar Wright, Marvel Studios wouldn't even have an Ant-Man movie.
Starkasm
Starkasm - 5/24/2014, 5:38 AM
Time will tell.

No one is bigger than the film. It has to fit in with the rest of the MCU.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 5/24/2014, 5:38 AM
@MantiniumMan

LOL!

NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 5/24/2014, 5:49 AM
Ah, the Cornetto. Best possible way off showing support to ANYONE. Really hope Edgar doesn't completely lose and remains as something of an overseer.
Bekss
Bekss - 5/24/2014, 5:50 AM
For James and Kevin: Was there ever a time when you had very opposing visions on a scene or character and how did you resolve that issue?

James Gunn: Every day. But the great thing about Kevin and me working together is that neither one of us have big egos about what we're doing. What's important is always creating the best movie possible, not getting what we want just because we think we're right. The truth is we agree 99% of the time. Those times that we don't, we talk about it, argue about it. Usually one of us wins the argument (our editors Fred Raskin and Craig Wood are often a part of these). In those times no one wins we screen both versions and see what the audiences think. But, again, this has been over relatively minor stuff. Also, I trust Kevin on a lot of big issues and I think he trusts me a lot when it comes to comedy and character stuff. It's a really fun and enlivening partnership.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 5/24/2014, 6:03 AM
Agree with @batz. Wright was one of the main reasons I was excited for this movie. Was really looking forward to seeing what he would do with the characters. Now, we'll probably get some "yes man" director who will jump through hoops for Marvel. Marvel, you done f*cked up :(
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 5/24/2014, 6:08 AM
Getting "antsy" to hear the truth from the actual parties involved.
Want them to discuss it & not hear rumors only.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/24/2014, 6:09 AM
I like how the Marvelites have started to blame Wright and that it is all for the best............ so sad so sad!
batmanvsuperman
batmanvsuperman - 5/24/2014, 6:10 AM
Marvels slipping y'all been doing good so far don't [frick] up and let Dc catch ;) or nah
batmanvsuperman
batmanvsuperman - 5/24/2014, 6:11 AM
Catch up^^
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 5/24/2014, 6:15 AM
This is the only down fall of a shared universe, all movies have to connect and it will make some talented directors to think twice about directing a movie for Marvel Studios.
OpticBlastWins
OpticBlastWins - 5/24/2014, 6:18 AM
I like how people are blaming marvel and saying they are messing up... have we seen anything yet. Maybe Wrights vision is what was mixed up. Though i do love Wrights work, he does get credit for the original screen play, and he isnt a proven big budget director. Lets see where this goes
Bekss
Bekss - 5/24/2014, 6:20 AM
Who are this yes-men you are talking about? That's just stupid.
In TIH Norton had the control thanks for his big ego.
Jon Favreau had control of Ironman 1 and nobody said nothing about Thor and Cap.
The avenger, Marvel had a big part in the desicions of that movie (not just the ones you don't like).
Ironman 3, complete control on director and writer.
Thor 2, the only thing. marvel change was Loki's dead.
Cap2, anyone wil say something bad about it? No?
Kayo
Kayo - 5/24/2014, 6:26 AM
LOL, look at this dc fanboys wanted MS to fail.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 5/24/2014, 6:27 AM
@Bekss It isn't ego when they promise you control and don't deliver.
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