Summary:
- Director Jordan Peele reportedly met with Marvel Studios to discuss directing a future MCU film.
- Peele, known for original films, might be considering big-budget projects under the right conditions.
- Speculation points to the X-Men reboot, but MCU’s creative freedom for Peele remains a question.
Jordan Peele, the acclaimed director behind films like “Get Out,” “Us,” and “Nope,” might be venturing into the world of superhero movies. Reports suggest he recently met with Marvel Studios to discuss directing an upcoming MCU film.
Peele has primarily focused on original, thought-provoking projects. While he was once attached to direct a live-action “Akira” movie, that project ultimately fell through. However, his willingness to consider “Akira” suggests an openness to big-budget studio films under the right circumstances.
Details remain scarce regarding the specific MCU project Peele might be involved with. Speculation leans towards the upcoming X-Men reboot, especially considering recent rumors about the studio seeking a director of color for the film. Writer Michael Lesslie (“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”) is already attached to the project.
A significant question mark surrounds the level of creative freedom Marvel would grant Peele. Some directors, like “The Marvels” director Nia DaCosta (who Peele tapped to helm the “Candyman” reboot), have expressed frustrations with limitations within the MCU. DaCosta spoke about prioritizing Kevin Feige‘s vision over her own.
While Marvel frequently meets with various directors, these talks don’t always translate to concrete projects. If Peele does join the MCU, it would be interesting to see which characters he would be drawn to and how he would translate his unique style to the superhero genre.
