Having played a huge role in helping launch marvel limited studio series WandaVisionAnd the Matt Shukman He might be ready to help launch one of the studio’s signature movie properties. Sources tell Deadline that Shucman is in early talks to direct a new Marvel movie The Fantastic Four picture.
Rumors have swirled in recent weeks that he was in the mix for the job, and insiders are now telling Deadline that while no official offer has been made, early discussions have begun and things are heading in the right direction. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is producing.
Marvel cannot be reached for comment.
Shacman intervenes for John Watts, who broke up with the project in spring. Watts was going Spider-Man: No way home, Which just became the sixth highest grossing movie in global box office history with $1.89 billion and needed a break from the comic book world. Soon, Marvel began to look for a replacement for him, met with a number of candidates, and believed that the search could continue until the fall.
However, there was always the idea that Shacman was the man to beat given how comfortable Feige was with him WandaVisionwhich not only succeeded in launching Disney+’s Marvel limited series strategy but also earned several Emmy nominations including Best Director for Shackman.
The Fantastic Four It was an expected property for MCU fans going back to the time when Disney acquired Fox and absorbed all of its assets; Those listed The amazing four. Since fans have been wondering when they’ll get that new movie series, Feige gave this answer at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, saying The film will begin in the sixth stage, on November 8, 2024. Two will follow Avengers Movies: Avengers: Kang Dynasty On May 2 of that year, the Avengers: Secret Wars Only six months later.
Shacman is represented by UTA and Artists Firsts.
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