While many questioned if DC Comics' "Wonder Woman" standalone film would ever reach the cinemas following the exit of its director Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad) this week, Warner Bros. has reportedly foung a new female helmer.
NY Daily News reported that Patty Jenkins, most notable for her work in the 2003 crime drama film based on the true story of the prostitute serial killer named Aileen Wuornos played Charlize Theron, titled "Monster," has been tapped to replace MacLaren from the directorial seat.
Gal Gadot who will debut in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" movie as Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman has yet to comment on the issues of the development of her first ever standalone film.
Meanwhile, Warner Bros. studios release an official statement as to why Michelle MacLaren had to leave the "Wonder Woman" standalone film, according to Hollywood Reporter.
"Given creative differences, Warner Bros. and Michelle MacLaren have decided not to move forward with plans to develop and direct Wonder Woman together," the publication mentioned of the two parties' decision to part ways.
And while no further specific details have been said, fans started to question as to what "creative differences" the studio and MacLaren did not agree about.
Variety revealed that MacLaren wants something that Warner Bros. believed is not a good idea for a "Wonder Woman" standalone movie.
"MacLaren envisioned the DC Comics-based "Wonder Woman" movie as an epic origin tale in the vein of "Braveheart," whereas Warner wanted a more character-driven story that was less heavy on action," the publication claimed referring to what their sources supposedly told them.
Furthermore, the studio reportedly did not want to compromise MacLaren's experience or none thereof in working on large scale movie project, thus they believed that she is not the right person for the team.
"They didn't like MacLaren's test," a source of Variety who is reportedly close to the situation said.
Jenkins is said to be a much experienced director given that she was able to make a big name out of a supposed low-budget indie film "Monster."
Warner Bros. was reportedly quick to tap Jenkins because theye are determined to keep the schedule right on track for the 2017 release date.
