No, This MARVEL STUDIOS Movie Director Isn't Being Lined-Up For A STAR WARS Spin-Off

No, This MARVEL STUDIOS Movie Director Isn't Being Lined-Up For A STAR WARS Spin-Off

This past weekend, a few different sites picked up on a story (started on IMDb of all places) that one of the filmmakers currently working on a Marvel Studios movie was being lined up for a Star Wars spin-off. Who was the rumoured director? Well, you can find that out after the jump...

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By JoshWilding - Sep 26, 2014 09:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: /Film

Over the weekend, the normally very reliable Jedi-News posted a story in which they claimed to have heard "through the grapevine" that Doctor Strange director Scott Derickson was being lined up for a future Star Wars movie. IMDb was given as a source and the story started doing the rounds on many of the fansites dedicated to the series set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. In case you saw any of those and got your hopes up, /Film have mentioned in a round-up of Star Wars news today that "I have it on very good authority that’s not the case. Never say never, of course, but he’s concentrating on the Marvel film." This makes a lot of sense, especially as the original source was so questionable and Lucasfilm have already selected directors - J.J. Abrams, Gareth Edwards, Rian Johnson and Josh Trank - for their various Star Wars projects right up until 2018. Derrickson's horror movies have been quite divisive with critics, so it might be worth waiting and seeing how he does with Doctor Strange before booking any more high profile gigs. What do you guys think?
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campblood
campblood - 9/26/2014, 9:22 AM
stan lee better not think hes getting a star wars cameo
Pasto
Pasto - 9/26/2014, 9:26 AM
Saw 'Godzilla' again last night.

I realized that there was some HEAVY symbolism in that film.
Emjeed
Emjeed - 9/26/2014, 9:26 AM
Lol @RebelVulcan . I thought the same thing
mratm23
mratm23 - 9/26/2014, 9:28 AM
Raise your hands if you know whedon and gunn are too busy with their marvel films so you didnt think it was them.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 9/26/2014, 9:28 AM
@RebelVulcan

yeah me too. I thought Gunn. I'm not even familiar with Derickson or his work.
campblood
campblood - 9/26/2014, 9:29 AM
@pasto godzilla started out as a symbol for america and us dropping the bomb on japan. a big angry monster spewing radiation
Dingbat
Dingbat - 9/26/2014, 9:30 AM
@GliderMan

Rest easy. There's no way Pheonix is signing a multi-picture deal. Supposedly that's why he turned down Lex Luthor (if he was even actually contacted about it.)
Pasto
Pasto - 9/26/2014, 9:32 AM
@campblood
I'm talking more than just that.
campblood
campblood - 9/26/2014, 9:33 AM
@pasto i missed that then, to what are you referring
Pasto
Pasto - 9/26/2014, 9:35 AM
@GliderMan
1). I agree.
2). He wasn't protecting us. They explained, he's an 'alpha predator' who hunted the MUTOs before mankind. So when they resurfaced, he did as well.
3). Again, I agree. I would've preferred if the film ended where he was our enemy. Adds more to the dynamic of the human/Godzilla relationship.
4). Agreed. The scene where he is in the makeshift interrogation room borderlines 'cringe worthy'.
5). I liked the fight scenes.
Pasto
Pasto - 9/26/2014, 9:37 AM
@campblood
Like the scene after Godzilla kills the flying MUTO, he falls out. But before he falls out, Aaron Johnson's character is standing there, and they both exchange a look. I'm not joking, Godzilla actually looks at him for a solid 10 seconds. Then Godzilla is engulfed in smoke.

And the second one I'm talking about is after the battle is won, and Godzilla is presumed "dead". You notice how when Aaron Johnson's character passes out, Godzilla immediately passes out as well?

Symbolism.
NoPhucksGiven
NoPhucksGiven - 9/26/2014, 9:37 AM
Strange is enough for now. I hope his powers translate well on film.
yossarian
yossarian - 9/26/2014, 9:42 AM
WooHoo!



Elvis high as [frick] is in the hizzy!

Thank you Pasto.

If I ever see B&Y at a bar during a Cardinals/Pirates game:
Pasto
Pasto - 9/26/2014, 9:43 AM
Yah welcome.
RobtimusPrime
RobtimusPrime - 9/26/2014, 9:57 AM
@ RebelVulcan

I got my hand raised.
What an awesome story that would have been.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 9/26/2014, 10:04 AM
I thought it would have been James Gunn. I dont see Derrickson doing a Star Wars flick.
Minty
Minty - 9/26/2014, 10:11 AM
@RebelVulcan - James Gunn + Kooky Star Wars spin-off is a recipe for greatness. I saw your comment before I saw who it actually was. I'm disappointed now
Ocelot
Ocelot - 9/26/2014, 10:43 AM
@GliderMan

Godzilla (2014) was a dumbed down Godzilla movie for the kids(a Showa movie to be precise). The movie made no attempts to portray Godzilla as a villain and doesn't acknowledge his role in the destruction of various cites. He was a hero in the film. He never once engages the military, he saves a bus full of kids, stops the bad monsters and then rides off into the sunset whilst being paraded as a "saviour".

Godzilla was neutered and turned into Mothra and made into a guardian/protector. Ken Wantanabe's character was only there to constantly regurgitate that notion and that Godzilla is the "good guy". Godzilla was nothing like he was in the original. Humanity wasn't even held to be accountable for the monsters. Everything was laughably watered down.
imthedoctor
imthedoctor - 9/26/2014, 10:46 AM
If it was just a rumor and the rumor was found to be false before it was reported on, then what's the point in making a whole article for it?
m0th3r
m0th3r - 9/26/2014, 11:18 AM
Whedon or Gunn would be fun for a star wars movie...leave dude to Dr.Strange for now..no distractions!!
JorL5150
JorL5150 - 9/26/2014, 11:56 AM
I was hoping that the director of failtatsic four was being blocked from a Star Wars movie...


Now I honestly don't give a shit
XMenMarvelFan
XMenMarvelFan - 9/27/2014, 6:33 PM
He should be focused on Doctor Strange... not saying he can't line up other jobs. So when he's done with Doctor Strange he can move on too the next project.
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