Slideout

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Videos
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
ScreenJolt Logo

ScreenJolt

All the latest Movie News and Reviews.

Show Search
Hide Search
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Videos

Russo Brothers To Direct Avengers: Infinity War?

It looks as though Joss Whedon may not be sticking around for Avengers: Infinity War… but who could take his place? Apparently, that might be the Russo Brothers.

November 17, 2014 by Ryan Leston

The Russo Brother may direct Avengers: Infinity War

It looks as though Joss Whedon may not be sticking around for Avengers: Infinity War… but who could take his place? Apparently, that might be the Russo Brothers.

According to Badass Digest, Joe and Anthony Russo – directors of the recent Captain America: The Winter Soldier – are currently in talks with Marvel for the new Avengers sequel.

“I’ve been told that the Russo Brothers are in talks to direct Avengers 3 and possibly 4,” they explain. “Sources tell me that they’re the favorites of Marvel right now and that they are the guys Kevin Feige wants to pick up the mantle from Joss Whedon.”

Captain America: Civil War Villain Revealed?

But is Joss Whedon really leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Sponsored Ad

At this stage, it’s uncertain. But even if the Russo Brothers take over on Avengers: Infinity War there’s nothing to stop Joss Whedon acting as a creative consultant… and I wouldn’t mind betting we see his name in the credits as a producer.

But with a confirmation from Deadline Hollywood, it looks as though the Russos may have clinched the job.

“The Russos are building up their Marvel cred with this all-star outing,” they say of Civil War. “I keep hearing they will step up to the ultimate Marvel all-star team and take the reins of The Avengers franchise from Joss Whedon, possibly with that next film that will shoot back to back.”

Of course, this assumes that Joss Whedon won’t be returning… but at this stage, we have no idea. After all, with Avengers Assemble and Age of Ultron under his belt, Marvel will be no doubt keen to hold onto him. Whether or not he wants to remain is another matter entirely.

Obviously, the Russo brothers taking the helm of the Avengers franchise could mark a very distinct change in the tides… certainly in terms of style. And with tension in the ranks among the Avengers, perhaps it’s a good time to get some fresh, new ideas.

X-Men: Apocalypse To Focus On Magneto Romance?

Sponsored Ad

And then there’s the small matter of which Avengers will remain…

With Civil War on the horizon, it’s a perfect time to change up the Avengers roster. And that could mean cutting some of our favourite superheroes from the team. Of course, for now we’ll have to see who makes it through… but either way, it seems they’ll answer to the Russo Brothers.

Do you think the Russo Brothers should take over from Joss Whedon? Will Avengers: Infinity War match the tone of their earlier Marvel outings? Let us know what you think in the comments below…

Related Categories

Movie News Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel, Russo Brothers

About Ryan Leston

Ryan Leston is the Founder and Editor of Screen Jolt. He's a big movie nerd from Cardiff who loves all things Star Wars. His favourite Star Wars film is The Empire Strikes Back and he still wants to be Han Solo when he grows up.

View all posts by Ryan Leston

Primary Sidebar

New Releases

Movie Reviews

They Cloned Tyrone

4 Stars

Malcolm & Marie

5 Stars

Wonder Woman 84

4 Stars

Soul

4 Stars

The Midnight Sky

5 Stars

Songbird

2 Stars

Mank

5 Stars

The Trial of the Chicago 7

5 Stars
Read More Reviews...

Featured

Barbie. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.

Barbie earns $1 billion at the worldwide box office

Willrow Hood in The Empire Strikes Back. Credit: Lucasfilm.

Star Wars fan solves 43-year-old Empire Strikes Back mystery

Justice League. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League sequel would have introduced the DCEU’s Big Bad

Damsel. Credit: Netflix.

Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel delayed by Netflix until 2024

Sucker Punch. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.

Zack Snyder still planning to make Sucker Punch director’s cut

More Marvel Articles

Jack Quaid in The Boys. Credit: Prime Video.

Jack Quaid denies Fantastic Four casting rumours

She-Hulk Tatiana Maslany

She-Hulk TV Show Casts Tatiana Maslany

Chadwick Boseman as Marvel's Black Panther (Credit: Marvel)

Black Panther (Review)

Disney: The X-Men and Avengers could now appear together as part of the deal (Credit: Marvel/21st Century Fox)

Avengers / X-Men Crossover Still Years Away

Ant-Man and The Wasp debut in explosive new trailer (Credit: Marvel)

Ant-Man And The Wasp Gets A Kick-Ass Trailer

Ant-Man and The Wasp debut in explosive new trailer (Credit: Marvel)

Ant-Man And The Wasp Suit Up In New Image

ScreenJolt Logo

Footer

More Movie News

  • Movie News
  • Film Reviews
  • Movie Features
  • Film Interviews
  • Movie Trailers

Popular Topics

  • DC Movies
  • Disney Movies
  • Horror Movies
  • Marvel Movies
  • Star Wars Movies

About ScreenJolt

  • About Us
  • Our Writers
  • Competitions
  • Write for Us
  • Contact Us

Social Media

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Privacy Policy · Cookie Policy · Terms & Conditions
Copyright © 2023 ScreenJolt