Brian Kirk No Longer On List Of Directors For THOR 2; Patty Jenkins Now In Talks

Brian Kirk No Longer On List Of Directors For THOR 2; Patty Jenkins Now In Talks

With the big news that Monster director Patty Jenkins might helm the upcoming THOR sequel, we also have this new report which reveals that Brian Kirk is no longer on the list of directors, and that Jenkins is in talks. More after the jump...

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By WolvieCBM - Sep 22, 2011 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: Variety



So far, most of the fans are interested to see Patty Jenkins' take on THOR universe and characters. While there are still those who think someone else should get that job, I think we can say it was the same situation when director Kenneth Branagh was chosen for the first film. And that worked out great. For those who wanted to Brian Kirk directing the upcoming sequel, bad news...According to Variety, Kirk is no longer on the list, and they confirm that Jenkins is in early talks. More below:

"Patty Jenkins is in early talks to helm Marvel Studios and Disney's "Thor 2."

Brian Kirk, whose credits include HBO's "Game of Thrones," had been the front runner for "Thor 2" but ultimately ended up moving on to other projects.

A number of other helmers have been considered for the "Thor" sequel, including Drew Goddard ("Cabin in the Woods"), James McTeigue ("Ninja Assassin"), Noam Murro ("300: Battle of Artemesia") and Breck Eisner ("The Crazies")."


Jenkins is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film Monster starring Charlize Theron. Recently she directed a two-hour pilot episode of AMC's The Killing, for which she received an Emmy nomination (Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series).

Don Payne is writing the film, with Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston confirmed to return as the God of Thunder and Loki. THOR sequel is set for July 26, 2013 release!

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PartyHard
PartyHard - 9/22/2011, 1:34 PM
Damn it. Just get Branagh back.
Corpse
Corpse - 9/22/2011, 1:34 PM
Thats a shame!
Corpse
Corpse - 9/22/2011, 1:36 PM
He was worthy!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 1:36 PM
[frick].
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/22/2011, 1:39 PM
shit,i wanted brian kirk,i don't know who out of this lot.
Jordanstine
Jordanstine - 9/22/2011, 1:40 PM
Patty Jenkins?

THOR is now going to be a "MONSTER"!!!
gamecreatorjj
gamecreatorjj - 9/22/2011, 1:44 PM
as long it aint branagh im good
Zarog
Zarog - 9/22/2011, 1:46 PM
I want James McTeigue. The guy did a great job with V for Vendetta. Helped with the Matrix trilogy, and did Ninja Assassin.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 9/22/2011, 1:47 PM
Wow really!! He seemed perfect for the directors chair. I'm guessing he actually wanted to make an epic movie and Marvel wanted to cut the budget AGAIN!!!
jazzman
jazzman - 9/22/2011, 1:48 PM
@marvel72

u must of seen Monster

@Zarog

Ninja Assassin was abit silly cgi bloody was stupid.
CapFan79
CapFan79 - 9/22/2011, 1:56 PM
Don't like any of these choices.

They need to pay Branagh!!! Any limitations of the first film were due to the script and the fake New Mexico small town setting. Everything in Asgard was EPIC!!!

I think Marvel is trying too hard now to be cheap and find some director that isn't known for comic stuff. Branagh was a surprising choice but you cant always get away with that (see Martin Campbell).
ksommer
ksommer - 9/22/2011, 1:59 PM
@CapFan79 I don't think it's a matter of money for Branagh. I think like Favreau Marvel probably got involved too much to their liking and they didn't have enough control.
CapFan79
CapFan79 - 9/22/2011, 1:59 PM
NO to McTeigue. We don't need all the slow mo stylized crappy Matrix gay innuendo Wachowski inspired stuff he brings to his films.

Yeah, the first Matrix was good, but all the otheres were crap. V was medicore and mostly boring.

Mel Gibson for director!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 2:00 PM
Clearly neither of you have seen Kirk's work on Dexter, Game of Thrones and Luther. But you guys are right, a woman who directed a movie about an ex-prostitute killing six men just screams THOR far more than a director who at least had some experience with action. For all we know she'll do a great job, but I happen to think Kirk was far better suited to the movie.
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/22/2011, 2:11 PM
@ jazzman

nope!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 2:13 PM
Good point. I'll just put my faith in a woman who has directed ONE good movie and a couple episodes of Arrested Development and Entourage. I'm sorry, but the fact she directed a great movie like Monster does not excuse the fact that Kirk's credits are far more impressive. His one episode of Dexter and two episodes of Luther (in which he did a superb job of directing Idris Elba) were more than enough on their own to make me think he would have knocked THOR 2 right out of the park. Now, I never would have thought the bloke who helmed Elf would come up with a kick ass movie like Iron Man I confess, so I'm sure if she does get the job we have very little to worry about. However, I've not seen anywhere enough from her to have the blind faith you do.
SHHH
SHHH - 9/22/2011, 2:13 PM
Monster Was Good! Pyscho B@#ch.... And What Intruder Has Said...
SHHH
SHHH - 9/22/2011, 2:15 PM
I Thought Marvel Does No Wrong... ;)
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 2:15 PM
Oh, and your comments about Kirk not directing "action" shows that you have in fact seen [frick] all of his work. Not only are you CBM's biggest shit talker, but you also happen to be full of it. (no surprise there)
Fogs
Fogs - 9/22/2011, 2:16 PM
I'm more interested in the story. Pretty sure the director will have quite a strict guideline.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 2:21 PM
Intruder: I just think you have a problem with brains. In general. (basically you just don't have one my dim-witted friend) :)
SHHH
SHHH - 9/22/2011, 2:22 PM
SHHH
SHHH - 9/22/2011, 2:23 PM
Wrong Video [frick].. Sorry Bout That....
TheRedSkull
TheRedSkull - 9/22/2011, 2:29 PM
Breck Eisner now thats something I'd like to see him helm :)
PaulRom
PaulRom - 9/22/2011, 2:33 PM
Uh...I don't know how to feel about that. Would've preferred Kirk (Hell, Branagh should've returned), but I'm sure Jenkins will do a decent job.
PaulRom
PaulRom - 9/22/2011, 2:33 PM
Oh, and seeing Josh and Intruder argue is...cute. :P
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 2:34 PM
Intruder: Or it could be that your a brainless little cretin who'd like to be an editor, but can barely string two words together in order to write an article. And for such a brainy person, it's amazing how many of your comments get reported...you know, the ones which show how stupid and immature you really are. And regardless of the fact I, "have no life and spend every waking moment looking at what others post on other sites" I still make £900 (that's nearly $1400) a month for simply spending a few hours of my day doing just that, something I'll be proud to have on my resume when I complete my English Degree in three years time.

Heh.
Dechiriko
Dechiriko - 9/22/2011, 2:35 PM
I don't wanna be sexist or anything, but seriously, Thor's meant to be a real manly movie.
Monster sounds like something feminist, the abused woman revenge over men, I have nothing against that, I'm sure it's a great movie, but I don't think her values have anything to do with a Thor movie. My guess is that would be something like Ang Lee's Hulk.
I hope James McTeigue gets it, guy's great and could do great with Thor.
TheAmazingSpiderMan47
TheAmazingSpiderMan47 - 9/22/2011, 2:45 PM
NOOOOO
WE NEED CAPTAIN KIRK
MrZoolittle
MrZoolittle - 9/22/2011, 2:52 PM
wow slim pickin's!
dcbat
dcbat - 9/22/2011, 2:53 PM
quote from Patty Jenkins.
"I feel very educated in visuals. I just don't feel interested in them. There are people like David Fincher who just paint magic with visuals. I don't have a zing at it, you know? I come from a totally emotional place."
hope shes changed her style since this quote or you could get a shitty looking cbm.
HULK2099
HULK2099 - 9/22/2011, 3:31 PM
Jon favreau ? No more iron man but maybe shine his light on someone new
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