Peter Jackson should direct a Marvel film

[Hypestyle]

He's going to need something to do after being done with the Hobbit films.. unless there are some unexploited Tolkien properties to explore..

He can give a Marvel film an epic scope that it deserves, far and beyond the 90 minutes that is typical for superhero fantasy..

..The WETA special effects group is top notch, they could work wonders with the spectacle that would likely be involved in Marvel's films..

So, it would be in Marvel's best interest to approach him as soon as possible, you never know what could come up..

 

[Project862006]

marvel would interfere and not give him a good enough budget imo

i would have better faith if it was marvel property not under Marvel studios so he can be left to his own devices

 

[dark_b]

marvel? marvel studios are cheap. Peter Jackson needs to work with a studio that will give him a big budget for his big vision.

 

[KangConquers]

Wow, really going for obscure and inspired choices aren't we? .

 

[Micromind]

According to Marvel fans, Marvel Studios are already very good in bringing epic comic book movies to big screen, a sentiment shared by many established movie critics, they have talented new directors, so who needs a Peter Jackson ?

And WETA and ILM are both already working for Avengers.

 

[KangConquers]

According to Marvel fans, Marvel Studios are already very good in bringing epic comic book movies to big screen, a sentiment shared by many established movie critics, they have talented new directors, so who needs a Peter Jackson ?

And WETA and ILM are both already working for Avengers.

I also feel like Marvel Studios has their own vision that would interfere with a Spielberg, Jackson, or Lucas. You basically need a director who will bend to Marvel's will on some level.

Directors whose filmographies have outgrossed a company's entire output aren't likely to bend at all.

 

[Micromind]

^^ And well known directors have their own unique vision on comics characters like James Cameron's Spider-Man was very different concept from the comics Spider-Man.

 

[KangConquers]

^^ And well known directors have their own unique vision on comics characters like James Cameron's Spider-Man was very different concept from the comics Spider-Man.

I think Marvel's best bet is always to find the next great director, not go by past accomplishments. Consider this; prior to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy's towering 3 billion dollar worldwide gross, Jackson was a director of unprofitable yet likeable low-budget horror films. If New Line hadn't taken a chance with Jackson, we wouldn't have the trilogy, and Jackson wouldn't even be discussed on these forums.

The same thing holds true in comic book movies; Martin Campbell was a famous, respected director, and his Green Lantern bombed and had a weak reception. Christopher Nolan, Sam Raimi and Jon Favreau were all lesser known at the time of their big movies, and those 3 launched the 3 biggest superhero franchises around.

Marvel Studios should always search for the guy with the right vision, not the proven director.

 

[Micromind]

So far I have liked the choice of Jon Favreau and Sony's choice Mark Webb, Kenneth Branagh and Joe Johnston were safe choices, as for Joss Whedon we have to see what happens but he seems to be alright.

 

[cherokeesam]

I agree with all the assessments of Marvel Studios above....Jackson is, frankly, out of their league and not the kind of big-name director they're interested in.

PJ would be far likelier to direct a DC movie for Warners or a Fox or Sony Marvel film before you'd ever see him working for Marvel Studios.

 

[Willie Lumpkin]

I'd give my left nut to have him direct an FF film with appropriate budget.

 

[Alientraveller]

He's going to need something to do after being done with the Hobbit films..

He does actually.

 

[DarkSovereignty]

and he could always, idk, go back to directing original films.

 

[El Payaso]

I don't see what for. The movie will look and feel like a Marvel movie, not a Jackson movie anyways. For the better or the worse, directors don't do their thing with Marvel.

 

[Thebumwhowalks]

There is no way PJ will ever direct any superhero film for any studio, I just don't think it's his style.
He will probably direct more fantasy book adaptations though at some point, there was talk a few years ago of him getting the rights to a series of fantasy books that had flying boats or something.

 

[El Payaso]

There is no way PJ will ever direct any superhero film for any studio, I just don't think it's his style.

True but at the same time I never thought Branagh would.

 

[Airwings]

A Marvel Studios film, or a film with a Marvel Comics character? I prefer the latter, because that is not limited to just Marvel Studios.
Maybe Fantastic Four?

There is no way PJ will ever direct any superhero film for any studio, I just don't think it's his style.
He will probably direct more fantasy book adaptations though at some point, there was talk a few years ago of him getting the rights to a series of fantasy books that had flying boats or something.

So fantasy films are his style, but not superhero films? That depends on the superhero character, I say. There are some fantasy-based at DC's

 

[Thebumwhowalks]

So fantasy films are his style, but not superhero films? That depends on the superhero character, I say. There are some fantasy-based at DC's

I know, but I just get the feeling he is more into adapting novels.

 

[Airwings]

I know, but I just get the feeling he is more into adapting novels.

But he's also into doing films with fantasic sceneries and settings, and telling stories about supernatural stuff. Not to forget, there are good vs evil themes in his films.

 

[batdude]

He would have been a great choice for Thor, but I can't seen him doing the sequels. Dr. Strange maybe?

 

[Majik1387]

All you people saying Jackson needs a huge budget is crazy.

 

[KangConquers]

Not budget, but total power. He wouldn't play ball with marvel studios, who are quite frankly small fish compared to him.

 

[Video Business]

He could direct a Marvel Secret Wars movie in a pinch.

 

[Roose Bolton]

Love to see him do a Hulk movie with Andy Serkis in the title role.

 

[DrCosmic]

^Wow. Jackson would actually do the Hulk some justice. Like it.