BLACK WIDOW Director Shortlist Also Includes A UNITED KINGDOM And NOVITATE Filmmakers

BLACK WIDOW Director Shortlist Also Includes A UNITED KINGDOM And NOVITATE Filmmakers

It seems the director shortlist for Marvel's Black Widow movie has now been narrowed down to three, with Amma Asante (A United Kingdom), and Maggie Betts (Novitiate) now also said to be in the running...

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By MarkCassidy - Jun 21, 2018 08:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Widow
Last night, we found out that Lore and Berlin Syndrome director Cate Shortland had emerged as the favourite to helm Marvel's planned Black Widow movie, but it seems there are still a couple of other filmmakers in contention.

Deadline has updated its original report to include Amma Asante (A United Kingdom) and Maggie Betts (Novitiate), who are said to have met with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Natasha Romanov actress Scarlett Johansson to pitch their ideas for the Avengers spinoff.

Apparently, Shortland, Asante and Betts were narrowed down from a field of 49 directors. It's also worth noting that all three are known for their period dramas, which could lend credence to the rumor that the movie will be a prequel.

Hopefully we'll find out which one landed the gig soon, but in the meantime, let us know who you'd like to see direct Black Window in the comments below.
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Menks123
Menks123 - 6/21/2018, 8:51 AM
Not a fan of prequels really, so I hope they don't go down that road. I am excited for a Black Widow film, especially in the same vein she is portrayed by the Russos.
Mattygrand
Mattygrand - 6/21/2018, 8:59 AM
@Menks123 - it’s probably a prequel
Menks123
Menks123 - 6/21/2018, 9:02 AM
@Mattygrand - Yeah, getting that vibe. Wish it was just flashbacks during current missions and what not. Either way, i'll see it and have high hopes.

Scarjo in the role has been great and will watch anything she is in.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 6/21/2018, 8:54 AM
Won't be a prequel but what story could they tell to make the movie interesting ?
Mattygrand
Mattygrand - 6/21/2018, 8:59 AM
@DoubleD - it’s most likely a prequel, it would make sense
DoubleD
DoubleD - 6/21/2018, 9:03 AM
@Mattygrand - The world knows who the Black Widow is and the actress is getting older not younger.

A prequel would be Marvels first flop
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/21/2018, 9:05 AM
@DoubleD - Widow is storied as [frick]. There's a number of stories they can mine from.

I would pull elements from Waid, Edmondson and primarily the Name of the Rose and Homecoming stories.

It could be as simple as ghosts from the past knocking on her door and chaos ensues.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 6/21/2018, 9:12 AM
@BlackBeltJones - Black Widow movie could be like a James Bond or Mission Impossible movie :)

Puts together a team to take down Doctor Doom :)
Mattygrand
Mattygrand - 6/21/2018, 9:15 AM
@DoubleD - I don’t think Marvel could have a flop now if they tried lol
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 6/21/2018, 8:54 AM
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/21/2018, 9:00 AM
@regularmovieguy -

GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/21/2018, 8:55 AM
Clint better be involved

DoubleD
DoubleD - 6/21/2018, 9:01 AM
@BlackBeltJones - Then it wouldn't be a solo movie
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/21/2018, 9:08 AM
@DoubleD - I would want see Clint but it depends on the story. Im fine if he doesn't show up. Either way.

I would be cool with a Widow solo that is lile TWS. TWS is a Cap tale but he had a strong supporting cast who play an integral role. Clint could be that for Natasha.
Unites
Unites - 6/21/2018, 11:51 AM
@DoubleD - Homecoming is also a solo movie, but it still has Tony.
Tron5000
Tron5000 - 6/21/2018, 8:57 AM
I’d rather have a Black Widow movie but Black Window sounds cool too
OmegaDaGrodd
OmegaDaGrodd - 6/21/2018, 9:01 AM
They all have good filmographies and at least 2 are writer/directors, so hopefully they get locked in soon so they can get that story cracked as soon as possible
Brave
Brave - 6/21/2018, 9:02 AM
If it's a prequel, give us Clint, Bucky, and Yelena Belova + Nick Fury. If it's present day, still give us Clint. And long hair please...
IKidYouNotMan
IKidYouNotMan - 6/21/2018, 9:08 AM
@Brave - Damn you beat me to posting that exact comment and gif, so I’ll add to it...
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/21/2018, 9:11 AM
@Brave -

***Favreau's eyes****


Lol
Brave
Brave - 6/21/2018, 9:13 AM
@BlackBeltJones - he's all of us
LongMayHeReign
LongMayHeReign - 6/21/2018, 9:19 AM
@IKidYouNotMan - God bless who ever made that suit as tight as it is.
IKidYouNotMan
IKidYouNotMan - 6/21/2018, 9:24 AM
@Brave -
KWilly
KWilly - 6/21/2018, 9:28 AM
@IKidYouNotMan - Oh my God. They actually made that joke on TTG???
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