Third time’s a charm? According to Deadline, Alan Taylor has been selected by Marvel to direct ‘Thor 2.’ The television veteran replaces Patty Jenkins who left and/or was possibly removed after having creative differences with the studio. Jenkins, best known for the indie film ‘Monster’ with Charlize Theron, was the choice to take over the franchise for Kenneth Branagh.
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After losing director Patty Jenkins earlier this month over creative differences, Marvel Studios have decided upon a replacement for their sequel Thor 2, and according to Deadine, it’s Alan Taylor, the director who has mainly been helming television shows for HBO like “Game of Thrones,” “Boardwalk Empire” and “The Sopranos” (for which he won an Emmy) with a resum that goes
Score one for the females. Following a slew of rumors, Deadline has finally confirmed that Patty Jenkins will direct ‘Thor 2.’ Jenkins is best known for her work on ‘Monster,’ the 2003 movie starring Charlize Theron, who went on to win an Oscar for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Jenkins may seem like a strange choice — and not just because most superhero films are directed…