As I said in a recent post on this blog on "Creed’s" success, this makes sense! I said the same thing about F. Gary Gray after the immense global success of "Straight Outta Compton," although he’s moved on to other projects.
It’s clear that Disney/Marvel want a black director for this – preferably a *hot* black director, given all the names that have been reportedly in the mix (rumored or otherwise) since the film was officially announced – including Ava DuVernay (coming off of "Selma"). And Coogler is certainly on fire right now following "Creed’s" solid reception during its opening week.
After "Compton’s" box office breakout,…
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