For years the planned Daredevil sequel/reboot has been in “production” but nothing ever happened, the closest we ever got to seeing The Man Without Fear back on the big screen was a sizzle reel created by director Joe Carnahan (The A-Team). Back in 2003 Ben Affleck said there would indeed be a sequel to Daredevil, we never got it. And just a few months ago Marvel finally got the rights back to Daredevil, so now i will list 4 directors who i believe should be on Marvel’s radar to direct the next adventure of The Man Without Fear!
4. Marc Webb
One of films brightest and upcoming directing stars is Marc Webb. After directing the fantastic romantic comedy 500 Days Of Summer and then directing Superhero blockbuster The Amazing Spider-Man and it’s upcoming sequel, Marc Webb has been throwing around ideas for a new film. His unique colors and fantastic action sequences could make for a very gripping and unique Daredevil film, throwing in his usual comedic moments and romantic scenes, Marc Webb could be a fine director for the Daredevil reboot.
3. Sofia Coppola
Daughter of phenomenal film maker Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia is another up and coming director. With this Daredevil franchise, i think Marvel will go for a younger take, that meaning giving new directors a shot at making a big superhero movie. Sofia has directing fantastic films including Lost in Translation, The Virgin Suicides, Somewhere, and the upcoming film The Bling Ring. Due to her background being in film, i could see her father helping her with the film, making a very unique and grounded take on the Man Without Fear!
2. David O’Russell
Fresh of the heels of his newest successful film Silver Linings Playbook. David O’Russell would be a fantastic fit to a new Daredevil film, his fantastic vision on set and brilliant casting picks would only help make Daredevil a worth while superhero again. I honestly think if David O’Russell directed Daredevil we could be looking at the first superhero movie that would be nominated for Best Picture. Now David is not a one hit wonder, he directed such fantastic films as Fighter, Three Kings and Soldiers Play. David could also attract Bradley Cooper to the project and make Bradley play The Man Without Fear.
1. Colin Trevorrow
Yes the guy who is directing the next Jurassic Park film is on this list... And what a surprise. Colin has only directed one movie. And that movie was fantastic, Safety Not Guaranteed is one of the most unique films i have ever seen, from it’s wonderful soundtrack to its gripping story. Colin knows how to make a movie seem big, but look small, the new Daredevil film would not have a huge budget.. Which i’m happy about. Usually when a movie (especially superhero movies) get big budgets they seem to forget the most important part of a movie... A story. Prime examples of this are films like Ghost Rider, Green lantern, Fantastic Four 1&2, Spider-Man 3, X-Men 3, Batman & Robin. All the films i just listed had a budget well over $125 million. I’m hoping the next Daredevil film has a small budget, so we can finally see a real Daredevil film that focusses story, over action.
So what do you guys think? Comment below to let me know your thoughts for who you would like to direct the next Daredevil film and who you would love to see star as the Man Without Fear!
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