Apr 28, 2006 - Marvel Studios is hoping to make a lot of comic book fans happy by unveiling its slate of upcoming movies based on its collection of comic book characters. In addition to updates on the status of various comic book film adaptations (all listed below as outlined in the studio's press release), Marvel confirmed Jon Favreau (
Zathura) has been hired to direct
Iron Man (Nick Cassavetes was previously announced as the director of the project back in November 2004).
Avi Arad, Chairman of Marvel Studios, announced the following in a statement issued by Marvel:
Iron Man - Jon Favreau will direct the film and develop the script with Arthur Marcum and Matt Holloway.
Incredible Hulk - Zak Penn (the writer of X2, Fantastic Four, X-Men: The Last Stand) has been tapped to write an Incredible Hulk movie.
Ant Man - Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright will direct an Ant Man movie. Wright will also co-write the script with Joe Cornish.
Captain America - A director hasn't been named yet however a writer has been confirmed. David Self will pen the script for Captain America.
Nick Fury - Andrew Marlowe (End of Days, Air Force One) has been hired to write the screenplay for the movie featuring the super spy Nick Fury.
Thor - Poseidon screenwriter Mark Protosevich will be responsible for bringing Thor to life on the big screen.
In the press release issued by Marvel, Arad was quoted as saying, "We are incredibly excited to be able to attract some of Hollywood's top talent to help Marvel launch the first wave of our independently-produced film slate. These screenwriters and directors are at the top of their game, and each brings a unique passion for the individual characters and projects they will be working on. Our goal is to combine great characters with exciting action, and we've assembled a team who will do just that. In fact, some of these writers have already helped us create major Hollywood blockbuster franchises like Fantastic Four and X-Men. With our independent slate, we look forward to delivering to movie-goers the same type of high-action, gripping entertainment they have grown accustomed to with the Marvel brand."
Source: Marvel
