Tag: Patty Jenkins

New Director for WONDER WOMAN

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman courtesy Warner Entertainment
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman courtesy Warner Entertainment

Warner Brothers recruits a new director for Wonder Woman.

Patty Jenkins (Monster, The Killing) has signed a deal to helm the solo female superhero film according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Jenkins was at one point up to direct Thor 2 for DC rival Marvel Studios. Today’s announcement comes after the studio and Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones) announced creative differences and she exited the project. Continue reading New Director for WONDER WOMAN

Natalie Portman on Thor 2 Director Drama

THOR DVD Cover courtesy Marvel Films

  Natalie Portman is said to be deeply upset about the firing Patty Jenkins as director of Thor 2 according to the Hollywood Reporter. The Oscar-winning actress had urged Marvel to hire Jenkins after Kenneth Branaugh left the project. The new story also says the Jenkins was fired and the split was not amicable based on creative differences as previously reported. 

Portman is contractually obligated to reprise her role as Dr. Jane Foster in the sequel. Marvel is considering two directors best known for their work on the Game of Thrones HBO series.