Looks like the short list for directing The Avengers that we are told includes Louis Leterrier, also has a very interesting name revealed today.
Joss Whedon.
Joss Whedon, best known for his work on cult TV shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Firefly, is being looked at by the Marvel brass to helm the superhero team-up flick. Whedon already has a major fanbase in the geek community, having also written stories for X-Men and Spider-Man comics in addition to his television work, and is currently working with Thor star Chris Hemsworth for his horror/thriller The Cabin in the Woods.
This is something that I thought at first might be a joke, but considering he already has a good reputation with Marvel comics, and he knows how to handle ensemble casts (all of his works revolve around the strength of a group of personalities, not just one star) Joss sounds like he would be a good pick.
Whedon knows action too, which would be great for The Avengers who are going to hit the ground running with their film.
The more I think about it, the more I think Joss would be a great pick to direct.
