The moment Marvel announced they were hiring Patty Jenkins – whose only previous feature credits is Monster – to direct Thor 2, many wondered if it was a good fit. It was certainly an interesting choice, but sadly we won’t find out how it would have turned out, as Deadline reports Jenkins, has left the sequel due to creative differences with the Studio.
Marvel is already seeking a new director, and as the film is scheduled to be released before the end of 2013, an announcement as to who will pick up Thor’s hammer is expected soon. There seems to be no bad blood between Patty Jenkins and Marvel, as it’s believed that she may still direct a superhero film for the company, but it won’t be a sequel.
She’s the second helmer to bail on the project after Game Of Thrones director Brian Kirk left earlier this year. It will make many wonder whether Marvel is starting to be much more controlling (as often happens when a company has a successful franchise), which is making is difficult for directors.
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