In the Marvel Thriller “Madame Web,” S.J. Clarkson Detangles the Past
Though audiences will have to wait until 2021 for “Morbius” and “Venom 2” to hit the big screen, Sony Pictures is continuing to build up its slate of Marvel films. Veteran TV director S.J. Clarkson has signed on to develop the first female-centric movie from Sony’s catalog of Marvel characters, sources tell Variety.
While it’s unconfirmed at the time who the character at the center will be, insiders say there is a strong possibility that the film will be based on the Madame Web comic-book character.
Sony had no comment.
At the moment, there isn’t a writer on board to pen the screenplay, nor a star attached to lead the movie. Sources say there is a possibility that the studio is looking for an A-list actor to join and then hire a writer to develop the film around them.
Regardless of the circumstances, the acquisition of a female-driven property within Sony’s Marvel Cinematic Universe has consistently been a top priority for the executives of the studio. This is due to the extensive list of powerful female characters that have been featured in these comics over the course of their existence. The fact that Clarkson was brought on board was the first step toward getting closer to a green light for this project, even though it is unknown when this film will be shown in front of the cameras.
As for Clarkson, the director has spent the past ten years honing her skills in the world of television by working on a variety of shows, some of which include “Banshee,” “Bates Motel,” and “Succession.” Another thing to consider is that this is not her first time directing a Marvel character. The Marvel television show “Jessica Jones” on Netflix featured her as the director of multiple episodes.
Over the course of the past few years, executives at studios have expressed interest in having Clarkson direct a number of major tentpoles. It was almost possible for her to become the first female director to work on a “Star Trek” film; however, the project was ultimately scrapped due to contractual issues with the actors involved.
WME and the Curtis Brown Group are the companies that represent Clarkson.
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