Marvel Studios wants to hire a female director for Thor: Ragnarok.

It's been a few months now since Gunn was let go but Guardians 3 is no closer to having a director officially. There has yet to be a shortlist of names and it remains unclear where Disney and Marvel plan to place the sequel after putting production on hold indefinitely. This happened as the director search is still in the early stages.

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According to a rumor shared by DanielRPK, he's heard that Marvel Studios wants a female director for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He stresses that this is just a rumor - but one that comes from a reliable source of his - so this should be treated as such for the time being.

Update: Super Bro Movies reports that the director shortlist for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 include Dee Rees (Mudbound), Michelle MacLaren (Game of Thrones) and S.J. Clarkson (Star Trek 4).

Even though this is just a rumor, it one that is easy to believe. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and producer Victoria Alonso have both spoke several times about the desire to add more female filmmakers to their universe. There is a difference between considering a female director, wanting a female director, and actually hiring one though. Marvel should be considering female directors for any of their projects. However, the job should go to whoever is the best fit for the property. In the case of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, that very well could be a woman.

Marvel Studios has hired three female directors to this point, but it isn't known who they could want. One contender could be Michelle MacLaren (who previously was attached to Wonder Woman), as she's set to direct Chris Pratt's new hopeful franchise continues to remain stuck in development.

But if production reportedly delayed to 2021, it could be a while before Marvel names Gunn's replacement, but no one should be surprised if it is ultimately a female director who tackles Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Source: DanielRPK

Updates source: Super Bro Movies