Apparently Angelina Jolie Is Being Looked At To Direct WONDER WOMAN & CAPTAIN MARVEL

Apparently Angelina Jolie Is Being Looked At To Direct WONDER WOMAN & CAPTAIN MARVEL

Could we see a bidding war between DC and Marvel? Angelina Jolie was rumored to be on Marvel's radar to helm Captain Marvel, and now Collider reckon she's definitely under consideration. But, Warner Bros. want her to replace Michele MacLaren on Wonder Woman too!

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By MarkCassidy - Apr 15, 2015 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Captain Marvel
Source: Collider
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Collider reports that actress/director Angelina Jolie (Unbroken, In The Land Of Blood And Honey) is being courted by Marvel and Warner Bros. to helm both studios' first ever female driven movies; Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman. There were whispers of Jolie being looked at to bring Carol Danvers to the big screen a while back, but apparently she is now "definitely under consideration for the job. Marvel just set a couple of writers to this so it stands to reason that getting a director on board would be their next move.

We also found out yesterday that Michelle MacLaren had parted ways with the Wonder Woman movie over creative differences, so WB will obviously be searching for a director to replace her fairly quickly if they want to keep things on schedule, and word is they want Jolie as that replacement. With just a year between films, only one studio can win this one... that's if Miss Jolie even wants to direct either one of course! Collider make no indication that she's considering either job or if an offer has even been made yet, so we'll have to see what happens.

UPDATE: We now know Wonder Woman has a new director, so maybe Marvel won't have to battle WB on this after all!
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DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 4/15/2015, 3:09 PM
Called it right when I heard there was an opening, haha....

I think I'd rather her direct Wonder Woman than Captain Marvel, I'd rather someone else taken on Cap Marvel
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 4/15/2015, 3:10 PM
Is she really the best choice for either? I'm not she can't do a good job, but I think that a) there might be better female directors out there and b) they shouldn't look to just female directors just because they are female. They need to have a unique vision for these characters.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 4/15/2015, 3:11 PM
I wonder if Wonder Woman will get pushed back, I wonder what the deadline for a director is now, or if they even have a script ready
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 4/15/2015, 3:11 PM
And in before someone mentions Joss Whedon. He doesn't like Captain Marvel. He prefers more flawed characters like Wasp, Tigra and the X-ladies (Kitty Pride, etc). Go read any of his past interviews about Captain Marvel.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 4/15/2015, 3:16 PM
"And in before someone mentions Joss Whedon. He doesn't like Captain Marvel. "

THANK YOU. People either don't know about Whedon's feelings on the character, or they just don't care. Either way, I can't help but roll my eyes every single time he gets fancasted for directing Captain Marvel.
TronVin
TronVin - 4/15/2015, 3:16 PM
@DrKinsolving

Wonder Woman begins filming in the fall, a while to go before it gets pushed back.
Invictor
Invictor - 4/15/2015, 3:17 PM
Alright, I believe that Kathryn Bigelow will not be directing, now; she announced in 2014 two movies she's working on. That's a handful, unless she pushes back one of them as part of an offer from Warner Bros.; very unlikely.
Wannabe
Wannabe - 4/15/2015, 3:18 PM
She'll direct Wonder Woman.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 4/15/2015, 3:18 PM
I'm not sure I see anything in her that lends itself to either of these movies...but still though, how cool is it for someone like Jolie to suddenly be in demand by not one major cbm studio, but two? Hopefully this is the start of a new trend for big-budget blockbusters. It's way past time already.
Wannabe
Wannabe - 4/15/2015, 3:19 PM
@SauronsBANE

It's not as bad as people wanting him for Justice League.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 4/15/2015, 3:19 PM
@TronVin

True, that's in 4 months though, hopefully they have a solid script too and their not starting over after MacLaren
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 4/15/2015, 3:22 PM
@Wannabe *groan*

"Hey, this guy has directed a blockbuster about heroes coming together as a team...why can't he direct this OTHER blockbuster about heroes coming together as a team!?"

I swear, fanboys have no imagination anymore.
supes123
supes123 - 4/15/2015, 3:22 PM
she could direct Wonder Woman and play Hippolyta
Invictor
Invictor - 4/15/2015, 3:23 PM
I'd make a prediction on who Marvel is eyeing for the director's chair, but they like to choose wild cards, so I'll try my best.
Hulksta
Hulksta - 4/15/2015, 3:23 PM
So she's playing Ms Marvel and Brad is playing Captain Marvel? ;)
TronVin
TronVin - 4/15/2015, 3:24 PM
Get Jolie for Hippolyta too. Kills two birds with one stone.
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 4/15/2015, 3:24 PM
Are they really just getting a female director just because they're female superheroes
AdversaryX
AdversaryX - 4/15/2015, 3:25 PM
GreenLantern519
GreenLantern519 - 4/15/2015, 3:26 PM
Haven't seen Unbroken, but wasn't the response to that pretty mixed and citing Jolie's direction as a problem? I can't judge since I haven't seen the movie, but I don't think WB would want a mixed response to a WW movie. I say get George Miller for Wonder Woman or Doug Liman. Both can handle strong female characters well.
Ghostyy
Ghostyy - 4/15/2015, 3:26 PM
Pitt could pull off a great older Oliver Queen for the DCCU.
Wannabe
Wannabe - 4/15/2015, 3:26 PM
@SauronsBANE

Pretty much. It just doesn't make any sense and his writing style wouldn't be suited for it. IMO, Whedon's style would work best with the X-Men. I would love to see a Netflix/TV series or film done by him. The property fits his strengths perfectly. Not to mention he's a major fan.
MrMartyMarvel
MrMartyMarvel - 4/15/2015, 3:26 PM
How about a threesome?
GreenLantern519
GreenLantern519 - 4/15/2015, 3:27 PM
@AdversaryX

Cool that a real trade has chimed in. Still waiting for that 5 second clip from Snyder tomorrow before I really lose my mind over this.
Invictor
Invictor - 4/15/2015, 3:27 PM
If Marvel is eyeing a female director for the film, then one my predictions is Penny Marshall in the director's chair.
DraculaX
DraculaX - 4/15/2015, 3:28 PM
DC and Marvel are going after everything
Jcool
Jcool - 4/15/2015, 3:28 PM
Unbroken:

"Most critics emphasised the good intentions Jolie had in making the film, but noted that the execution was poor, especially towards the end."

I would pass on Jolie.
Jordanstine
Jordanstine - 4/15/2015, 3:28 PM
Collider says: "Jolie is circling Captain Marvel".

Doesn't mean it's official though.
Cruel
Cruel - 4/15/2015, 3:28 PM
Believe it when I see something official
MrMartyMarvel
MrMartyMarvel - 4/15/2015, 3:29 PM
But seriously, I haven't seen any of Angelina's movies, but I don't think she's done anything that shows she could handle either of of these two movies has she? For example, I know Unbroken got a pretty mixed response.
Cruel
Cruel - 4/15/2015, 3:29 PM
Unbroken was a ver low "meh" movie
PantherKing
PantherKing - 4/15/2015, 3:30 PM
My name is Jeff
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 4/15/2015, 3:31 PM
"Are they really just getting a female director just because they're female superheroes"

*Bites tongue and tries not to get drawn into yet another debate about this*

@Wannabe I don't know if Whedon's style would fit the X-Men in their present form, but if/when they reboot that franchise? HELL YES. He'd be perfect.
TheBatlist
TheBatlist - 4/15/2015, 3:31 PM
God please keep Jolie away from Wonder Woman. Her movies are self indulgent and mediocre at best. Ridley Scott would be my dream director. 1/2 Gladiator + 1/2 Ripley from Aliens = Nerdgasm
Invictor
Invictor - 4/15/2015, 3:33 PM
I might make an article about my predictions.
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