Monster Director Patty Jenkins Also On The List To Helm THOR 2 For Marvel Studios

Monster Director Patty Jenkins Also On The List To Helm THOR 2 For Marvel Studios Monster Director Patty Jenkins Also On The List To Helm THOR 2 For Marvel Studios

Well this is a surprise...It was previously reported that Brian Kirk might direct the upcoming sequel to Kenneth Branagh's THOR, but now we have a new info saying that Patty Jenkins is on top of the list. More after the jump...

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By WolvieCBM - Sep 22, 2011 09:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Thor
Source: Deadline



After Brian Kirk, we have a new director on the list for Marvel Studios' THOR sequel. And that is Patty Jenkins. She is best known for directing the critically acclaimed film Monster starring Charlize Theron. Recently, Jenkins also directed the Pilot episode of AMC's The Killing. Deadline has more info:

"Marvel Studios is getting close to naming a director for Thor 2, and I’m hearing they might go with a surprise: Patty Jenkins, best known for directing Charlize Theron to an Oscar in Monster, and also for directing the superb pilot for AMC’s The Killing. This would be a real surprise, because women directors aren’t usually high on the list for superhero movies. Let’s see how this plays out, but it looks pretty serious."



So, what do you think?





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ksommer
ksommer - 9/22/2011, 9:35 AM
Didn't see that coming...
Hellsing
Hellsing - 9/22/2011, 9:38 AM
wow now that is out side the box, The Killing and Monster both were great she can handle the drama, can she direct the action scenes
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 9:41 AM
No thanks. I want Brian Kirk!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 9/22/2011, 9:54 AM
Let her do Wonder Woman.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 9/22/2011, 9:58 AM
There would only be one option in that poll theWorld, lol. "I want Brian Kirk" (I'm bias because his work on two of my favorite shows - Luther and Dexter - was excellent)
CapA
CapA - 9/22/2011, 10:02 AM
No-nono-no-no ! If it's not Kathryn Bigelow, it'll be ball-less (see frikin Mary Aron on American Psycho)... I wish McTiernan was back in the game.
TheAmazingSpiderMan47
TheAmazingSpiderMan47 - 9/22/2011, 10:03 AM
idk if trusting something as big as thor 2 with a director who doesnt have much under her belt ...
and thts not a lack of penis joke
nuck82
nuck82 - 9/22/2011, 10:04 AM
hmmmm does this mean a darker thor in thor 2?
Corpse
Corpse - 9/22/2011, 10:13 AM
LMAO!
Kayo
Kayo - 9/22/2011, 10:13 AM
well, if man can weld straight on a steel then she can, just look at Deep Impact and Hurt Locker. it's a first in history of a superhero film in Hollywood.
BigK1337
BigK1337 - 9/22/2011, 10:15 AM
. . . I don't know; I kind of enjoyed Branagh's mix of fantasy and Shakesphere. Gonna be hard to see someone else's take on the God of Thunder
Berger45
Berger45 - 9/22/2011, 10:21 AM
Not exactly what I expected; most definitely an interesting choice. I would certainly not mind this at all, actually.
BuckySoldier
BuckySoldier - 9/22/2011, 10:22 AM
Interesting pick (if true), that's for sure....
Fogs
Fogs - 9/22/2011, 10:23 AM
I also didn't had that coming, but I'm quite cool with it.
Kayo
Kayo - 9/22/2011, 10:26 AM
In Marvel We Trust
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 9/22/2011, 10:27 AM
@Intruder, why?I've got to believe Kirk has more experience/talent than Jenkins.Sure, she's directed a feature film, but she's only directed one feature film and a total of 4 TV episodes.

Kirk has also only directed 1 feature film, but he's also directed a good 32 episodes from about 13 different series and a couple of TV movies.And several of those episodes were cinematic like a theatrical film.

I think he'd be a much better choice.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 9/22/2011, 10:29 AM
I loved Monster, but surely Kirk has more experience with action etc? I dunno, I'd happily see what both had to offer
Jordanstine
Jordanstine - 9/22/2011, 10:30 AM
Thor's going to get a LOT MORE SERIOUS with Patty Jenkins...

That's fo'sho!
DarrkEvil
DarrkEvil - 9/22/2011, 10:30 AM
Like grounded said, In marvel we trust !!
Shaman
Shaman - 9/22/2011, 10:31 AM
Oh noes, a vagina to shoot a superhero??? Seriously, lets cut the crap. As long as it's not Lexi Alexander, we'll be fine. And let's face it, whoever she will be, she'll have a hell of a blueprint to show her the ropes.
plasticman
plasticman - 9/22/2011, 10:38 AM
I'd choose her over Miles Morales!
Blagyver
Blagyver - 9/22/2011, 10:41 AM
The ONLY thing I'll say (and I will preface this by saying that I support female directors in full) is that Thor is arguably the most "manly-man" of the Marvel superhero movies. I do feel like it would require a guy to fully get it. That said, she's extremely talented and if it does go to her, I will be extremely curious to see the result.
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 9/22/2011, 10:45 AM
good choice, Monster is a good movie. ...
Kayo
Kayo - 9/22/2011, 10:50 AM
she can do it..................Loki will deal with it for he's wrong doing in The Avengers.
plasticman
plasticman - 9/22/2011, 10:51 AM
@ Intruder- She's done both tv and big screen, so I don't think there is much concern over pacing. This might be a good thing as well if Enchantress is the villian. I could see her making this character more ruthless and vengeful than we have ever seen!
Akercocke
Akercocke - 9/22/2011, 10:53 AM
@Optimus83 well Lost in Translation is a good movie too but I don't want Sofia Ford coppola directing Thor
Seejay
Seejay - 9/22/2011, 11:08 AM
Sure, why not!
TyrannicalOverlord
TyrannicalOverlord - 9/22/2011, 11:12 AM
I just hope it doesn't turn into a "TIm Burton to Joel Schumacher" type of deal. She better not put nipples on Thor's helmet.
THORGodOfThunder
THORGodOfThunder - 9/22/2011, 11:22 AM
Hmmm, I dunno. Guess I have to trust Marvel's judgement on this one, I hope they wouldn't pick someone who would destroy Thor and its franchise so who knows.
Kayo
Kayo - 9/22/2011, 11:23 AM
that's not gonna happen sir!
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 9/22/2011, 11:24 AM
@Intruder, his movie may have flopped, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was a bad movie.

Also, you say TV directors make you nervous for live action films, but several good filmmakers made the jump from TV to film.

J.J. Abrams - from Alias/Lost to Mission Impossible/Star Trek
Joss Whedon - from Buffy/Angel to Serenity/Avengers

Danny Boyle - made the jump from TV to Shallow Grave/Trainspotting

There are dozens of directors who went directly from TV to film and were very successful.I personally have a lot of faith in TV directors doing films.
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/22/2011, 11:48 AM
wouldn't be my first choice,but marvel studio's hasn't picked a bad director yet,so i have faith in them.
Kayo
Kayo - 9/22/2011, 12:03 PM
every thing is under Marvel's control
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