Deadline
reported in August that
Sony Pictures had hired Olivia Wilde
, director of
Booksmart,
to direct and develop an untitled female-centric Marvel movie that would later be confirmed to Spider-Woman, but more specifically, Jessica Drew. Due to this character’s
conflicting character rights
, fans were unsure how this incarnation of Drew would be adapted by Sony.
Some actually investigated further and discovered that Marvel Studios could possibly be involved with its production.
Charles Murphy of Murphy’s Multiverse
discovered that this
Spider-Woman
movie will include executive producer Rachel O’Connor. Murphy noted that O’Connor is not an executive producer for
Venom
,
Morbius
or
Venom 2,
movies that are not terribly connected to the MCU. In contrast, she was an executive producer for both Spider-Man movies,
Homecoming
and
Far From Home
, which are very obviously connected to the MCU with heavy involvement from Marvel Studios.
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While not definitive, this gave ample evidence that the
Spider-Woman
movie would be more connected to the MCU than any other spin-off Sony has made or plans to make thus far. Today, in a recent interview, Olivia Wilde may have in fact confirmed Marvel Studios’ involvement.
NEWS
Appearing in the season 2 premiere of the
Shut Up Evan
podcast, hosted by Evan Ross Katz,
Olivia Wilde discussed her work on Sony’s
Spider-Woman
movie and made mention of Kevin Feige
:
“All I can say is that this is by far the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to me because not only do I feel like I get to tell a story that… God, like, listen to me trying to avoid like Kevin Feige’s pellet gun.”
WHAT THIS MEANS
Her comment making reference to Kevin Feige heavily implies, if not outright confirms, Marvel Studios’ involvement with her
Spider-Woman
movie starring Jessica Drew. The biggest connection that Jessica Drew has to an existing character in the MCU is not Peter Parker, but Carol Danvers. In the comics, Jessica Drew actually has barely any relation to the web-head, but is the best friend of Danvers.
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Due to Marvel Studios’ involvement with Olivia Wilde and her
Spider-Woman
movie, this means that Brie Larson could potentially make an appearance in this movie, too. This would make sense, since Robert Downey Jr. appeared prominently in
Spider-Man: Homecoming
.
Marvel Studios’ involvement could also mean that whoever is cast as Jessica Drew could appear in
Captain Marvel 2
as a supporting character. Considering the connection that Jessica Drew has to the Secret Invasion comic-event
that is being adapted
, it wouldn’t be too much of a surprise either.
Deadline
reported in August that
Sony Pictures had hired Olivia Wilde
, director of
Booksmart,
to direct and develop an untitled female-centric Marvel movie that would later be confirmed to Spider-Woman, but more specifically, Jessica Drew. Due to this character’s
conflicting character rights
, fans were unsure how this incarnation of Drew would be adapted by Sony.
Some actually investigated further and discovered that Marvel Studios could possibly be involved with its production.
Charles Murphy of Murphy’s Multiverse
discovered that this
Spider-Woman
movie will include executive producer Rachel O’Connor. Murphy noted that O’Connor is not an executive producer for
Venom
,
Morbius
or
Venom 2,
movies that are not terribly connected to the MCU. In contrast, she was an executive producer for both Spider-Man movies,
Homecoming
and
Far From Home
, which are very obviously connected to the MCU with heavy involvement from Marvel Studios.
ADVERTISEMENT
While not definitive, this gave ample evidence that the
Spider-Woman
movie would be more connected to the MCU than any other spin-off Sony has made or plans to make thus far. Today, in a recent interview, Olivia Wilde may have in fact confirmed Marvel Studios’ involvement.
NEWS
Appearing in the season 2 premiere of the
Shut Up Evan
podcast, hosted by Evan Ross Katz,
Olivia Wilde discussed her work on Sony’s
Spider-Woman
movie and made mention of Kevin Feige
:
WHAT THIS MEANS
Her comment making reference to Kevin Feige heavily implies, if not outright confirms, Marvel Studios’ involvement with her
Spider-Woman
movie starring Jessica Drew. The biggest connection that Jessica Drew has to an existing character in the MCU is not Peter Parker, but Carol Danvers. In the comics, Jessica Drew actually has barely any relation to the web-head, but is the best friend of Danvers.
“All I can say is that this is by far the most exciting thing that’s ever happened to me because not only do I feel like I get to tell a story that… God, like, listen to me trying to avoid like Kevin Feige’s pellet gun.”
Due to Marvel Studios’ involvement with Olivia Wilde and her
Spider-Woman
movie, this means that Brie Larson could potentially make an appearance in this movie, too. This would make sense, since Robert Downey Jr. appeared prominently in
Spider-Man: Homecoming
.
Marvel Studios’ involvement could also mean that whoever is cast as Jessica Drew could appear in
Captain Marvel 2
as a supporting character. Considering the connection that Jessica Drew has to the Secret Invasion comic-event
that is being adapted
, it wouldn’t be too much of a surprise either.
