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Louis Leterrier on shortlist to direct Avengers
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by: Mike Sampson Mar. 22, 2010

I'm not sure how close Marvel is to actually choosing a director for THE AVENGERS but really there shouldn't be many names to consider. Jon Favreau was obviously the leading candidate but he stepped back and will only produce the film. So who else? While other Avenger character directors like Kenneth Branagh (THOR) and Joe Johnston (CAPTAIN AMERICA) could very well be candidates, the guy at the top of the list very much deserves to be Louis Leterrier.

Leterrier directed the criminally underrated HULK movie and while Hulk may or may not be part of AVENGERS (though I'm hearing he is), he showed he's got the chops to pull off a difficult comic movie (few movies were more scrutinized than his reboot of the HULK universe). And beyond that, he really wants to direct THE AVENGERS. This should hardly be the only criteria as I'm sure Brett Ratner really wants to direct it as well but Leterrier brings an inherent passion for the material few directors can match. Lucky for us Leterrier says that he's at least on the shortlist.

While speaking with Ain't It Cool to promote CLASH OF THE TITANS he said, "I am on the shortlist...I have a great relationship with [Marvel], and I've been very vocal to them and everyone else that I am the one to direct it. I loved my time at Marvel. I loved those guys. They're fantastic."

You can try to convince me otherwise below but I can't think of too many better candidates for THE AVENGERS than Leterrier (with the obvious exception of Favreau). Here's hoping Marvel will make it happen.

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Extra Tidbit: Though in the US release he's not credited, Leterrier actually directed the first TRANSPORTER film.

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Muta
12:00PM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Leterrier is awesome. I actually liked The Incredible Hulk more than Iron Man.
Leterrier is awesome. I actually liked The Incredible Hulk more than Iron Man.
 
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muveadict
5:24AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
let him...
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
 
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muveadict
5:24AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
let him...
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
 
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muveadict
5:23AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
let him...
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
 
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muveadict
5:23AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
let him...
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
work with ed norton too, although its not a well known fact, ed practically saved hulk, he worked on rewrites assisted directing and editing, check it out, eddie should be brought on board, and we'll have banner in the film too, which is a plus.
 
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DanoTehWolfman
7:03PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Screw it...
Give em all a piece of the action. Let's face it, Sin City was as amazing and memorable as it was because of COLLABORATION! So give any COMPETENT director from every other hero movie a slice and let it progress from there. Or hell, give Favreau the action scenes, Letterier the character building scenes... you can build onto it from there.
Give em all a piece of the action. Let's face it, Sin City was as amazing and memorable as it was because of COLLABORATION! So give any COMPETENT director from every other hero movie a slice and let it progress from there. Or hell, give Favreau the action scenes, Letterier the character building scenes... you can build onto it from there.
 
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muveadict
6:53PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
fuck...
bret ratner, Louis Leterrier should direct, jon favreau shouldnt because, lets face it, iron man can practaclly direct itself and i doube jon can handle such a complex cast. we have yet to see what Kenneth Branagh does with Thor, and i am not expecting much from him, you have to get someone who identifies with the source material, and Singer dosent.
bret ratner, Louis Leterrier should direct, jon favreau shouldnt because, lets face it, iron man can practaclly direct itself and i doube jon can handle such a complex cast. we have yet to see what Kenneth Branagh does with Thor, and i am not expecting much from him, you have to get someone who identifies with the source material, and Singer dosent.
 
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muveadict
6:52PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
fuck...
bret ratner, Louis Leterrier should direct, jon favreau shouldnt because, lets face it, iron man can practaclly direct itself and i doube jon can handle such a complex cast. we have yet to see what Kenneth Branagh does with Thor, and i am not expecting much from him, you have to get someone who identifies with the source material, and Singer dosent.
bret ratner, Louis Leterrier should direct, jon favreau shouldnt because, lets face it, iron man can practaclly direct itself and i doube jon can handle such a complex cast. we have yet to see what Kenneth Branagh does with Thor, and i am not expecting much from him, you have to get someone who identifies with the source material, and Singer dosent.
 
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muveadict
6:50PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
fuck...
bret ratner, Louis Leterrier should direct, jon favreau shouldnt because, lets face it, iron man can practaclly direct itself and i doube jon can handle such a complex cast. we have yet to see what Kenneth Branagh does with Thor, and i am not expecting much from him, you have to get someone who identifies with the source material, and Singer dosent.
bret ratner, Louis Leterrier should direct, jon favreau shouldnt because, lets face it, iron man can practaclly direct itself and i doube jon can handle such a complex cast. we have yet to see what Kenneth Branagh does with Thor, and i am not expecting much from him, you have to get someone who identifies with the source material, and Singer dosent.
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Brer B8a
12:13PM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
And Downey would have never been there if it weren't for Fav's.
And Downey would have never been there if it weren't for Fav's.
 
muveadict
5:01AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
have you seen the other movies favreau directed? telling me downey jr couldn't have done the role with his eyes closed?
have you seen the other movies favreau directed? telling me downey jr couldn't have done the role with his eyes closed?
 
Brer B8a
11:09PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Saying Iron Man directed itself is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.
Saying Iron Man directed itself is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.
 
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The Heartless
6:08PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
incredible hulk was badass. i love the way theyre tieing together all the movies.if not favs then who better?? clash of the titans look awesome too
incredible hulk was badass. i love the way theyre tieing together all the movies.if not favs then who better?? clash of the titans look awesome too
 
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lalex81
6:05PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Kathryn Bigelow
Sure her rate must have gone up 1000% after the Oscars but she is a great action director that succeeded directing large casts and giving everyone enough character development. Can't think of anyone better for the job, not even Favreau
Sure her rate must have gone up 1000% after the Oscars but she is a great action director that succeeded directing large casts and giving everyone enough character development. Can't think of anyone better for the job, not even Favreau
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muveadict
5:08AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
nolan said he wont do superman, why do you thing, the main difference is bats got no powers, singer fucked up xmen, superman 1-4 was a very light movie (richard pryor?), and leterrier's list is grounded? transporter2, danny the dog, aliens resurection? how is that grounded? a human dog, a dog/alien hybred and a guy deflecting rockets with serving trays? what reality do you live in my friend?
nolan said he wont do superman, why do you thing, the main difference is bats got no powers, singer fucked up xmen, superman 1-4 was a very light movie (richard pryor?), and leterrier's list is grounded? transporter2, danny the dog, aliens resurection? how is that grounded? a human dog, a dog/alien hybred and a guy deflecting rockets with serving trays? what reality do you live in my friend?
 
lalex81
11:06PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Too grounded? Leterrier had only directed grounded action before Hulk. So did Synger before X-Men, Donner before Superman, Nolan before Batman Begins and the list could go on.
Too grounded? Leterrier had only directed grounded action before Hulk. So did Synger before X-Men, Donner before Superman, Nolan before Batman Begins and the list could go on.
 
muveadict
6:52PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
action and superhero action are 2 different things, she is too grounded to direct this.
action and superhero action are 2 different things, she is too grounded to direct this.
 
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Terminal_83
5:55PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
People like LeTerrier are all flash. I'd like someone with talent.
People like LeTerrier are all flash. I'd like someone with talent.
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muveadict
5:14AM on 03/23/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
yes, brer, you cant possibly think any of the x-men movies were great, they all had moments, but overall they were medicore at best. if you ever micked up one of the comics you would know what i am talking about, and i mean even the new 'mtv' generation comics, complex stuff, yet beast isn't in the original, iceboy is a joke and jean grey is a cradle robbing granny? tell me that isn't fucked up?
yes, brer, you cant possibly think any of the x-men movies were great, they all had moments, but overall they were medicore at best. if you ever micked up one of the comics you would know what i am talking about, and i mean even the new 'mtv' generation comics, complex stuff, yet beast isn't in the original, iceboy is a joke and jean grey is a cradle robbing granny? tell me that isn't fucked up?
 
Brer B8a
11:02PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Singer fucked up X-Men?
Singer fucked up X-Men?
 
muveadict
6:53PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i guess we disagree here, only in thr fact that superhero movies need flash. just look at what singer did to xmen, completely fucked it up.
i guess we disagree here, only in thr fact that superhero movies need flash. just look at what singer did to xmen, completely fucked it up.
 
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DaForce
5:45PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Honestly, I'd like to have Matthew Vaughn direct The Avengers. After you guys see "Kick-Ass", you'll see what I mean. The guy actually knows how to direct a comic book movie.
Honestly, I'd like to have Matthew Vaughn direct The Avengers. After you guys see "Kick-Ass", you'll see what I mean. The guy actually knows how to direct a comic book movie.
 
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Captain Thorpe
5:37PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOOF!
WOOF!
 
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Ocelot_Snake
5:24PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
SWEET! Hulk vs Avengers: make it so!
SWEET! Hulk vs Avengers: make it so!
 
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DeaditeCenobite
4:41PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I agree with Brer B8a

JJ Abrams would be a sweet choice
I agree with Brer B8a

JJ Abrams would be a sweet choice
 
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moosebuddy
4:04PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Captain America
start the buzz with this guy as captain america

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start the buzz with this guy as captain america

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DaForce
3:01PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No thank you.



I'd rather see someone more competent directing The Avengers. Someone along the lines of Favreau's directing style (ie. you can actually see the action).
No thank you.



I'd rather see someone more competent directing The Avengers. Someone along the lines of Favreau's directing style (ie. you can actually see the action).
 
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Kid_Zombie
2:22PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Perfect choice! Plus ed Norten has come out and said that he wants LL to direct, which means he has an even better chance to get the gig ha ha
Perfect choice! Plus ed Norten has come out and said that he wants LL to direct, which means he has an even better chance to get the gig ha ha
 
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wolverinerpt
2:19PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I like it!
LL has climbed the ladder with each movie he's made and as long as Favs is on as producer I think it'll be alright.
LL has climbed the ladder with each movie he's made and as long as Favs is on as producer I think it'll be alright.
 
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Jig Saw 123
2:06PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He's going to get it
If Clash of the Titans is successful, which it will be, then he'll easily get the job. With Leterrier being the director we can expect a good story and mind blowing action.
If Clash of the Titans is successful, which it will be, then he'll easily get the job. With Leterrier being the director we can expect a good story and mind blowing action.
 
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TBagNUrMom
1:34PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Leterrier for sure
F**K RATner and no offense to Bay polarboy, but this is not his thing. I totally enjoyed what LL did with the Hulk. Don't see why he shouldn't get a crack at Avengers.
F**K RATner and no offense to Bay polarboy, but this is not his thing. I totally enjoyed what LL did with the Hulk. Don't see why he shouldn't get a crack at Avengers.
 
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polarboy
12:42PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Michael "Effing" Bay!
I'm probably going to get bombarded with "Thumbs-Downs" for this but I say if there's one guy who can tackle something as big as The Avengers, it's Michael Bay. Lets be honest; there is NO way this movie is going to have any real story. It's a FX fest. A parade of cameos and everyone's favorite superheroes. This movie needs to be large, colorful, and a visual effects extravaganza. The only...
I'm probably going to get bombarded with "Thumbs-Downs" for this but I say if there's one guy who can tackle something as big as The Avengers, it's Michael Bay. Lets be honest; there is NO way this movie is going to have any real story. It's a FX fest. A parade of cameos and everyone's favorite superheroes. This movie needs to be large, colorful, and a visual effects extravaganza. The only person capable of doing all that and more even with a lack of story is Michael Bay. There's just no room in Hollywood for a decent adaptation like the Avengers. So why try to make it a storied movie? Lets just look forward to what Hollywood wants to give us anyway; candy, candy, and more eye-candy!
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Jeff Knite
7:19PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I actually agree with these dudes.. I'm not a big Michael Bay fan (his movies sometimes give me headaches). But with something as big as THE AVENGERS, written by someone else of course, thes could be epic. And JJ would be great too. But if i had my pick, i'd go with Peter Jackson!!! Imagine if he could do for Marvel what he did for Tolkien.. Mind Blowing@@@@@@@@@
I actually agree with these dudes.. I'm not a big Michael Bay fan (his movies sometimes give me headaches). But with something as big as THE AVENGERS, written by someone else of course, thes could be epic. And JJ would be great too. But if i had my pick, i'd go with Peter Jackson!!! Imagine if he could do for Marvel what he did for Tolkien.. Mind Blowing@@@@@@@@@
 
Brer B8a
1:43PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I can't really disagree here. Bay sucks at story but great with action. He has what is important for this film, so I guess I can agree. Although JJ Abrams could do something awesome with it I think.
I can't really disagree here. Bay sucks at story but great with action. He has what is important for this film, so I guess I can agree. Although JJ Abrams could do something awesome with it I think.
 
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moises08
10:23AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Let the Avengers movie be...
I really wish hollywood execs would stop focusing so much on the end product of their line of movies and start making quality films. So far a couple of films already have something to do with the Avengers movie (Iron Man, Inc. Hulk) and so far it hasn't hindered them too much as standalone films (thankfully) but if we keep pressing for films that depend on each other for an "epic team-up" that...
I really wish hollywood execs would stop focusing so much on the end product of their line of movies and start making quality films. So far a couple of films already have something to do with the Avengers movie (Iron Man, Inc. Hulk) and so far it hasn't hindered them too much as standalone films (thankfully) but if we keep pressing for films that depend on each other for an "epic team-up" that we all are starving to see, we won't have good quality films. Think about it- Say if Thor or Captain America didn't turn out the way we'd expect and they completely bombed, who's to say that people would want to watch those characters again? Us fanboys would but not the public. The General public would only go to see Robert Downy Jr. if he maintains his role as a leader. The Avengers WILL definitely make a killing at the Box Office but I'm just not convinced the talent might have will be in the mindset of making a film. They're making an event. Don't get me wrong guys, I love the idea but the more I'm reading into this the more i'm starting to worry about Marvel's intent. Quantity vs Quality.
 
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Skellington
10:14AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
We should see how Captain America and Thor turn out first. Also, I think another director, one that wasnt involved with the character movies, should be hired. But I have no suggestion yet.
We should see how Captain America and Thor turn out first. Also, I think another director, one that wasnt involved with the character movies, should be hired. But I have no suggestion yet.
 
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X-KID
9:54AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES!
Louis Leterrier is the man for the job, even though like many here I would have preferred Favreau to direct, but him producing is good enough, Incredible Hulk was bad ass! way better than Ang's boring HULK, Louis has that raw aspects to his films and makes you feel like your in the film, I can really see this happening.
Louis Leterrier is the man for the job, even though like many here I would have preferred Favreau to direct, but him producing is good enough, Incredible Hulk was bad ass! way better than Ang's boring HULK, Louis has that raw aspects to his films and makes you feel like your in the film, I can really see this happening.
 
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Cezar Pena
9:52AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Good choice I say.

Leterrier did a good job with Incredible Hulk...but if I were to pick a talented name for this project I would go with Danny Boyle...it does make sense if you think about it.
Good choice I say.

Leterrier did a good job with Incredible Hulk...but if I were to pick a talented name for this project I would go with Danny Boyle...it does make sense if you think about it.
 
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sebgecko
9:19AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
can be a good choice, but I'd prefer to wait and see what kenneth branagh has done with thor first. I mean the idea of branagh directing a marvel movie is so weird, I cannot wait to see what he's going to do with Thor.

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can be a good choice, but I'd prefer to wait and see what kenneth branagh has done with thor first. I mean the idea of branagh directing a marvel movie is so weird, I cannot wait to see what he's going to do with Thor.

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mandingo
9:08AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
good call
Cannot see a reason for them to choose anyone else at this point. Unless Joe or Kenneth knock their shit out of the park which is still likely.
Cannot see a reason for them to choose anyone else at this point. Unless Joe or Kenneth knock their shit out of the park which is still likely.
 
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Huttjos
9:08AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It's criminal that more people don't think Incredible Hulk is worse than Hulk. IH was good, but I am one of the few that think ang lee's version wasn't given as much love as it should of have.
It's criminal that more people don't think Incredible Hulk is worse than Hulk. IH was good, but I am one of the few that think ang lee's version wasn't given as much love as it should of have.
 
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The_Soloist
9:05AM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
My first choice would be Favreau, but since he is out I would gladly take Leterrier as director for The Avengers (loved the hell out of The Incredible Hulk). And by the way, who the hell is Captain America already!!??!!??
My first choice would be Favreau, but since he is out I would gladly take Leterrier as director for The Avengers (loved the hell out of The Incredible Hulk). And by the way, who the hell is Captain America already!!??!!??
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Brer B8a
11:04PM on 03/22/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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