Jake Schreier, considered the top choice to direct the reboot of Marvel’s X-Men saga, has denied having any official confirmation regarding his involvement in the project. During the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta, Schreier indicated that while he has clear thoughts on how to approach any potential direction, the focus always starts from the characters and collaboration with great writers. “That’s as much as I can say,” he added.
Many rumors, no confirmation
Schreier has gained notoriety in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to his work on Thunderbolts, a film that, although it did not achieve great box office success, was praised for its focus on characters and its filmmaking style. Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, commented that Thunderbolts is a key example of how Marvel is reevaluating its approach, prioritizing quality over quantity in its productions. “Over time, we have learned that quantity does not necessarily guarantee quality,” Iger stated, emphasizing that they have lost focus by overproducing.
However, the situation is complicated by a recent statement from Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, who, in an interview, mentioned that “Jake [Schreier] is directing that,” referring to the X-Men reboot. This statement contradicts Schreier’s denial and suggests that there may be an undisclosed official confirmation from Marvel, which has been corroborated by reports from Gizmodo.
Meanwhile, the next significant release from Marvel will be The Fantastic Four: First Steps, scheduled for July 25. This film is expected to be a turning point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it prepares for the culmination of the Multiverse saga with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
