Marvel Studios Tap Matthew Vaughn To Direct Thor
Posted on August 10th, 2007 at 11:03 am by Editor
Posted on August 10th, 2007 at 11:03 am by Editor
Marvel Studios is setting Matthew Vaughn to direct Thor, based on the Marvel Comics character. Marvel is aiming for a pre-strike production start this winter. Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend) did the adaptation of the comic book franchise that launched in 1962. Thor is a blonde-tressed, hammer-wielding hero who’s sent to Earth to protect mankind. Vaughn’s deal is closing just as Paramount releases the Vaughn-directed Stardust today. Thor marks Vaughn’s second effort at a superhero pic. He was attached to direct X-Men: The Last Stand before bowing out for personal reasons. Vaughn, who produced the Guy Ritchie-directed films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch, made his directing debut with the Daniel Craig starrer Layer Cake.
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