Jenkins, best known for directing Charlize Theron to Oscar winning heights in "Monster," had been the rumored front runner for the "Thor" sequel's director's chair for a few weeks now. Today, it's been made official, as Marvel Studios finally confirmed that Jenkins is signed, sealed and delivered to bring us the mighty Thor's second big screen solo outing.
Check out the full press release after the jump.
Marvel Studios announced today that Patty Jenkins will direct THOR 2, which will be released in theatres on Friday, November 15, 2013. Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman will return to star in the film along with Tom Hiddleston. Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige will produce the sequel to this summer's blockbuster THOR, which has grossed over $ 448 million worldwide to date.
Patty Jenkins previously directed MONSTER starring Charlize Theron, who won an Academy Award® for her performance in the film. Jenkins, who received an Emmy nomination for directing the pilot of AMC's acclaimed series The Killing, has also directed episodes of Entourage and Arrested Development. Most recently, she directed "Pearl," one of the five short films that comprise Lifetime's original movie FIVE.
In addition to THOR 2, Marvel Studios is currently scheduled to release MARVEL'S THE AVENGERS on May 4, 2012, and IRON MAN 3 which is slated for release on May 3, 2013.
So, Ms. Jenkins, now that you're all official and everything… think you can get to work on recruiting Theron as Enchantress? Cool, thanks!
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