“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” directors may be taking over Marvel’s “Avengers” franchise for Joss Whedon.
Bleeding Cool reports Anthony and Joe Russo are in talks to direct “Avengers 3” and “Avengers 4”. The Russo brothers are also set to direct the third “Captain America” installment.
“Sources tell me that they're the favorites of Marvel right now and that they are the guys Kevin Feige want to pick up the mantle from Joss Whedon,” according to Bleeding Cool.
“This is huge news, and it shows that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to continue to grow and change, and that just when you think you know what they're doing - just when you assume it's Thanos in Avengers 3 - they throw a curveball at you.”
The rumored premise of “Avengers 3” will be a “Civil War” between the superheroes. Fans will reportedly learn why the heroes are fighting each other at the end of “Avengers: Age of Ultron”.
Marvel has already released a small teaser for what’s to come in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”. Check out the official synopsis for second “Avengers” installment below:
Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2015
