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Thor 5is reportedly moving forward without Taika Waititi as director. Marvel Studios has reportedly set their eyes on a well-knownStar Warsfilmmaker they believe has the right stuff to give the character a new lease on life for his next theatrical appearance.
Thor’s last solo appearance was less than stellar, as the consensus after it premiered was thatThor 4squandered one of Marvel’s most impactful stories,with the film’s plot receiving many negative reviews for its execution and tone. Despite this,Thor 5is reportedly part of Marvel Studios' slate of upcoming projects, though it may divert from the humorous style Waititi infused into the franchise.
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Following rumors thatChris Hemsworth’sThor 5would move forward without Waititi,who served as director for the last twoThorfilms,RagnarokandLove and Thunder, the filmmaker confirmed he was not helming any more entries in the franchise.Now, a new report claims a replacement for Waititi is rumored to have been shortlisted. According to trusted sourceDaniel Richtmanvia his Patreon account, the execs at Marvel Studios are eyingRogue One: A Star Wars Storydirector Gareth Edwards to helmThor 5because he’s done more series work. Furthermore, Marvel Studios is looking to giveThor 5a noticeably darker tone than the light, humor-infused style that Waititi brought to the franchise.
Edwards, who most recently treated viewers to areflection of current AI concerns withThe Creator,is perhaps more commonly known for his work on 2016’sRogue One: A Star Wars Story.While theStar Warsfranchise isn’t exactly dark in its tone,Rogue One’s gripping atmosphereis a step in the right direction when contrasted with the MCU and Waititi’s take onThor. Edwards also has experience with writing and visual effects in genres that might give him the edge when bringing a more serious and thematically appropriate look and feel to aThorfilm. Bad CGI has consistently been brought up around recent MCU projects, and having a knowing hand behind the wheel ofThor 5might go a long way in ensuring that it isn’t one such project.
Since it’s been put forth thatThe Marvelscould be the last traditional Marvel moviedue to its less-than-encouraging performance, whoever directsThor 5will likely do so in an environment far different than the one Waititi worked in, with potentially more oversight and less creative freedoms afforded to them. Fans can only wait to see who gets the role and how they work under the pressures of rescuing the character within a fading MCU.
Thor5is reportedly in development at Marvel Studios.
MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a sprawling movie and television franchise that weaves together individual stories of superheroes, including Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and many more. The first film in the franchise, Iron Man, was released in 2008. The MCU has garnered critical praise and financial success, earning billions at the box office and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
