This is the kind of news story that puts a little faith back into comic book films. After Jon Favreau left the Iron Man franchise late last year, many wondered who could possible take it over and what direction Marvel will go. THR has our first hint as they report Kiss Kiss Bang Bang writer/director Shane Black is “in contention” to write and direct Iron Man 3 for Marvel.
He is by no means a lock, while Marvel meets with “other writers and directors” regarding this high-profile project. If he did get the gig however, it would be a KKBB reunion with his star Robert Downey, Jr. We recently reported Black is attached to direct a live-action adaptation of the popular manga series Death Note, as well as an update on Doc Savage. He was also linked to a Cold War-era spy thriller with Mel Gibson, titled Cold Warrior. If Black gets the Iron Man 3 gig, he truly could turn the series around after a shoddy second film, and a stock first film (I know I’m alone).
Iron Man 3 will hit theaters May 3, 2013.
What do you think about Black possibly directing Iron Man 3?