Ava DuVernay Will Not Direct Marvel's 'Black Panther'
Last weekend, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced the studio will hire the directors for 'Black Panther' and 'Captain Marvel' very soon. One name that has been linked heavily with the job is 'Selma' director, Ava DuVernay. Feige said they have spoken about possibly helming 'Black Panther.' However, DuVernat spoke with Essence, via Variety, and claims she won't be directing the film.
"I’m not signing on to direct Black Panther," she said. "I think I’ll just say we had different ideas about what the story would be. Marvel has a certain way of doing things and I think they’re fantastic and a lot of people love what they do. I loved that they reached out to me." The director continued, "In the end, it comes down to story and perspective. And we just didn’t see eye to eye. Better for me to realize that now than cite creative differences later. I love the character of Black Panther, the nation of Wakanda and all that that could be visually. I wish them well and will be first in line to see it."
