‘X-Men’ Movie At Marvel Studios Circling ‘Thunderbolts*’ Director Jake Schreier To Assemble New Team – The Dish
Exclusive: Following the successful launch of Thunderbolts*, director Jake Schreier might already have his sights set on the next big Marvel Studios project, as sources tell Deadline he is in early talks to direct the studio’s new X-Men movie.
It is unknown where things stand in the dealmaking process, but insiders say that, following a meeting this past week, Schreier looks to be the top choice to take on one of the studio’s most anticipated projects. Michael Lesslie penned the script with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige producing.
Marvel Studios had no comment.
Related: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: Marvel’s Fun 2.O Supporting Superheroes Launch Is Sort Of A Discount Avengers Startgame
The studio has been taking its time in finding the right person to take over directing duties and has made it clear it doesn’t want to rush the process — similar to how it handled pitches from potential writing candidates last year.
It is unknown where things stand in the dealmaking process, but insiders say that, following a meeting this past week, Schreier looks to be the top choice to take on one of the studio’s most anticipated projects. Michael Lesslie penned the script with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige producing.
Marvel Studios had no comment.
Related: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: Marvel’s Fun 2.O Supporting Superheroes Launch Is Sort Of A Discount Avengers Startgame
The studio has been taking its time in finding the right person to take over directing duties and has made it clear it doesn’t want to rush the process — similar to how it handled pitches from potential writing candidates last year.
- 5/8/2025
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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