Apparently Matthew Vaughn is no longer attached to Thor and Eagle Eye director DJ Caruso is trying to steal his seat. We get word of this news from Caruso himself thanks to the following interview with IESB:
IESB: Would you tackle a D.C. or Marvel property and if you would, and I mean traditional man-in-tights superhero movie and if you did which movie would you like to do?
DJ Caruso: You know…I would definitely tackle it and I sort of wrestled with it before and I was always a fan of Thor growing up as a kid. I know that they [Marvel] have a script, but there’s something, there’s a fear I have about Thor and depending on what Thor story you want to tell, whether you want to bring Thor into the modern world or if you want to go back to Asgard and get the history of what’s happening between him and his brother and dad. That’s one I’ve always been interested in and it also would be, it would be a monumental task so, I could definitely see myself getting myself into that.
IESB: Have there been any talks with Marvel?
DJ Caruso: I have had some talks with Marvel about it but I have not seen a screenplay. It could be something that I am interested in.
I think DJ speaks truth about the thunder god and I like the words that have come from his mouth. My only concern is that he hasn’t filmed an epic film to date and I would prefer to put the franchise in the hands of someone who has. DJ does has love for Thor, and a vision of what is right; maybe this makes right man for the job…. I am torn asunder with contemplation.
I say leave the decision up to Odin himself, consult the elders to read the runes; let his will be done.
