Jake Schreier, who directed Marvel’s Thunderbolts, is reportedly in early discussions to helm the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s X-Men movie, as reported by Deadline.
While a formal deal has not yet been finalized, Schreier is said to be Marvel’s leading candidate to direct the next X-Men movie after meeting with the studio last week. Marvel has been methodical in its search for a director, taking time to meet with multiple candidates to ensure the reboot finds the right creative direction.
Momentum behind Schreier picked up after Thunderbolts debuted to strong box office numbers and critical praise, marking a turnaround for Marvel Studios. Deadlines notes that Marvel valued Schreier’s familiarity with the X-Men comics and his clear passion for the material, which made him a frontrunner for the reboot.
What we know bout the upcoming X-Men reboot
Marvel Studios has tapped Michael Lesslie to write the script for the upcoming X-Men movie. Known for his work on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and The Little Drummer Girl, Leslie brings a wealth of experience to the project, but plot details are being kept under wraps.
Before leading their own film, members of the X-Men are confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, marking their first major crossover within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it remains unclear whether these same characters will return for the standalone X-Men movie following Doomsday and its sequel, Secret Wars, leaving fans to speculate about Marvel’s long-term plans for the mutants.
Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the upcoming X-Men reboot and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
