For a while now many unrealistically dreamed that Jon Favreau would helm The Avengers film, but now Favreau has finally confirmed it won’t happen. Speaking to MTV Favreau stated:
They’ll have to [find a different director], because I’m not going to be available. It’s something I’m being the executive producer on, so I’ll definitely have input and a say. It’s going to be hard, because I was so involved in creating the world of Iron Man and Iron Man is very much a tech-based hero, and then with ‘Avengers’ you’re going to be introducing some supernatural aspects because of Thor. How you mix the two of those works very well in the comic books, but it’s going to take a lot of thoughtfulness to make that all work and not blow the reality that we’ve created.
As I just stated, this isn’t anything surprising. With the scheduling of The Avengers and Favreau’s involvement in Cowboys and Aliens, this project probably couldn’t happen with Favreau behind the camera. Even though it is a shame Favreau isn’t going to be directing, at least him being attached as an executive producer shows that he will be involved with Marvel for a while.
Are you upset Favreau isn’t directing Avengers? Who would you want to see direct?