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Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers

Simon Brew


Could it really be happening? Is Joss Whedon really Marvel’s choice to direct its Avengers movie?

Published on Apr 14, 2010

Here's one of those rumours that was circling a week or two ago that we didn't think there was any chance of coming true. After all, how often do the geek planets align to give Joss Whedon the director's chair on a major project such as Marvel's long-mooted The Avengers movie?

Well, friends, it might be time to sit down. For not only are the planets in alignment, but it seems the ground has sprung up a collection of four-leafed clovers that would last a lifetime: Joss Whedon is, indeed, apparently now in negotiations to direct The Avengers.

The news has been broken by Deadline Hollywood, which confirmed that Whedon was in "final negotiations" for the project, and while he's not signed on the dotted line yet, that moment may be coming very shortly.

It's a bold project on paper, given that this is the film that brings together Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Nick Fury and more under the umbrella of one movie. And it was always going to need a director who knew his onions to pull it all together. Whedon would, indeed, be that man, and Marvel is inclined to agree, it seems.

The only feature film that Whedon has helmed to date, you might recall, is the quite marvellous Serenity (and we're guessing this all but kills any lingering hope of a Serenity 2, which is a massive shame).

By May 2012, when The Avengers hits the big screen, his tally may well be up to two. Here's hoping...

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Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By Nocturne 1 April 14, 2010 08:34:58 AM

There's going to be one to miss, I'm still having to bleach my eyes and ears after Alien Resurection

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By Nocturne 1 April 14, 2010 08:36:35 AM

..and yes I know he didn't direct it.

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By durdle2000 1 April 14, 2010 08:46:18 AM

This is so exciting I think I might be sick!

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By PandaJazz 1 April 14, 2010 10:34:11 AM

Eeep! Amazing news! Hope this comes true! Serenity should be left alone anyway, it is perfect as is! And sure, OK, you won't see the Avengers movie because you didn't like Alien 4? Right! We believe you! See you there!

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By Nocturne 1 April 14, 2010 12:07:23 PM

Am a DC guy so wake me when it's Justice League PandaJazz ;)

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By Geordie2004 1 April 14, 2010 12:48:20 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSS! Please let this be true!

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By explodingzebras 1 April 14, 2010 01:45:45 PM

when I read this on Twitter I thought Oh dear not another Avengers film, then realised....

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By cthulhu 1 April 14, 2010 07:28:15 PM

Quite marvelous Serenity... must have seen a different movie. the one i saw was boring as hell!

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By gavino1313 1 April 14, 2010 08:56:28 PM

Great choice,knows his Marvel Universe and a great body of work behind him..Anyone who directs "The Body" and "The Gift" is alright in my books..

Re: Joss Whedon in “final negotiations” to direct The Avengers
Posted By deathmachine808 1 April 14, 2010 09:36:59 PM

..I enjoy my treatments!!!
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