RUMOR: Only Male Directors Have Been Approached To Helm WONDER WOMAN

RUMOR: Only Male Directors Have Been Approached To Helm WONDER WOMAN

Following yesterday's news that Warner Bros. are apparently planning a trilogy of Wonder Woman movies set in different periods, another now claims that contrary to recent reports, the studio haven't actually approached any female directors. Hit the jump for further details!

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By JoshWilding - Oct 31, 2014 10:10 AM EST
Filed Under: Wonder Woman
Source: Bleeding Cool

Bleeding Cool ran a report yesterday in which they quite confidently stated that Wonder Woman's upcoming movie will be set during the First World War, with the plan to place the sequel during World War II and the third in the present day. They've followed up on that today with news on who will helm the 2017 release, and while they don't have any names, they do know it seemingly won't be a woman despite recent claims otherwise. It was The Hollywood Reporter who first mentioned the plan to hire a female director, then a later report from Forbes reeled off a list of potential candidates, but now "[As] it stands, I understand that only male directors have been approached regarding directing the Wonder Woman movie." Is this a bad thing? Not necessarily, as hiring a woman to direct a movie starring a female superhero seemed a little patronising; is it not just better to find the right person for the job regardless of gender? What do you guys think? 
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Pasto
Pasto - 10/31/2014, 10:32 AM
OH BOY!
Pasto
Pasto - 10/31/2014, 10:34 AM
So much rustling to be witnessed on this thread.
Batman52
Batman52 - 10/31/2014, 10:53 AM
It doesn't matter who WB gets to direct Wonder Woman, but I rather believe Hollywood Reporter than Bleeding Cool.
Nick56
Nick56 - 10/31/2014, 10:53 AM
See this is why I don't believe rumours about a movie 3 years away. Cause nobody know shit. Ill wait for an official announcement about story, director, etc...
Pasto
Pasto - 10/31/2014, 10:54 AM
@0megaDaGo
Nah bitch, you gun be rustled.
Abary
Abary - 10/31/2014, 10:55 AM
Here that guys! Looks like we're getting female clichés and lots of boobs!







lol
FirstAvenger
FirstAvenger - 10/31/2014, 10:55 AM
Just get the best director for the job. Gender shouldn't matter.
ManaByte
ManaByte - 10/31/2014, 10:55 AM
FYI, Rich Johnson isn't a reliable source. He gets his "scoops" by hanging out at hotel bars and talking to drunk people loosely connected with whatever he's covering. I'd trust a real Hollywood trade like THR over a tabloid like Bleeding Cool.
McGee
McGee - 10/31/2014, 10:56 AM
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 10/31/2014, 10:56 AM
Who they pick ultimately should be based foremost in talent, but I'll admit it's a bit disconcerting to see they haven't extended the offer to a woman yet. Getting a female writer on board should be a higher priority, though.
Liderc
Liderc - 10/31/2014, 10:59 AM
@Nick56 Exactly.. tired of all of this news for movies 3-5 years from now because it's so pointless.

Nothing is set in stone.
GoldenMan
GoldenMan - 10/31/2014, 10:59 AM
Suffers from poor phrasing unfortunately. I suspect WB/DC are looking at good directors, and the ones the source has heard of happen to be male. Not that they're purposefully excluding female options.

Personally I hope they pick the best director, regardless of their sex.
MICHAEL BAY IT IS.
McGee
McGee - 10/31/2014, 11:00 AM
Guys...I want to apologize. I'm on my phone. So I won't be able to post a video clip of Tom Cruise saying "Respect the cock! Tame the cùnt!"

...I feel like I've let you all down...
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 10/31/2014, 11:00 AM
Lol @ the thumnail.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 10/31/2014, 11:00 AM
I just want them to pick the BEST director for the job. Male, female, shemale, I don't care!
GinjaNinja
GinjaNinja - 10/31/2014, 11:01 AM
I don't care who directs it just get a good director
Earthbound
Earthbound - 10/31/2014, 11:01 AM
Yeah, it shouldn't matter who it is just because of their gender. It should just go to someone who is going to handle the character respectfully.
FordEl
FordEl - 10/31/2014, 11:02 AM
Hollywood Reporter is more reliable so I believe them
Itsbeenfun
Itsbeenfun - 10/31/2014, 11:02 AM
Shemale?!?

Dude if a shemale directs this movie i'm [frick]ing out.
FordEl
FordEl - 10/31/2014, 11:03 AM
@ALegendaryPanda

However a woman is preferable :)
batfan175
batfan175 - 10/31/2014, 11:03 AM
So they cannot confirm this and they're just speculating....yep 'tis a rumour alright.
coderaven
coderaven - 10/31/2014, 11:04 AM
Anyone who cares about the sex of the director is pretty much a sexist.
That being said, WB better get the best one for the job and produce a quality product I got a little girl who can't wait to see her favorite super hero on the big screen.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 10/31/2014, 11:05 AM
Does the gender really matter?
xstartripper
xstartripper - 10/31/2014, 11:07 AM
Lol all this proves is nobody knows shit about the WW movie outside of release date and actress.

If HR reported the female director thing, I trust that over Bleeding Cool, though.
Darth258
Darth258 - 10/31/2014, 11:07 AM
I want to see a good movie, regardless if the director is good or not.
McGee
McGee - 10/31/2014, 11:07 AM
You hear that Lana/Larry Wachowski? JohnGazelle is out if you direct Wonder Woman.
CommanderShepard
CommanderShepard - 10/31/2014, 11:07 AM
Because all we have is rumors!!! No one has a ficking clue except WB/DC execs. Most of these rumors are BS anyway.
McGee
McGee - 10/31/2014, 11:09 AM
If your brother is involved, I'd imagine JohnGazelle will sit through half the film.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 10/31/2014, 11:11 AM
So what is it a Great War film or a movie that is in the twenties. I personally hope it is in the 1914s over the 1920s. Also this opens up more doors. Which to me is great news. Why limit yourself to just female directors, when guys could do a great job too.
Grimfoe
Grimfoe - 10/31/2014, 11:13 AM
Who cares?
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 10/31/2014, 11:13 AM
I think everyone here can agree... MICHAEL BAY is the best director for Wonder Woman. He always does such a great job with his female protagonists!
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