Michelle MacLaren Set to Develop and Direct 'Wonder Woman'

Warner Bros. wanted a female director to take on Wonder Woman, and Michelle MacLaren was in talks to get the job. Well, by the looks of it the talks went very well, because reports mark that Michelle MacLaren is set to direct and also develop the upcoming Wonder Woman film.

THR reported on MacLaren signing on to develop and direct Wonder Woman for Warner Bros. and DC. According to the report, in addition to directing MacLaren will also be working with the writers to develop a script for the film, but those writers remain nameless at this point. The report says that MacLaren had been a favorite for her work in Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, the director had been meeting with WB since August and her signing culminates a search that began this summer. THR also adds that Zack Snyder will be among the producers of the film, along with Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder.

I am very happy about this news, since Michelle MacLaren was my favorite pick among the other names also involved. Like I said back when she was in talks, having worked in such great TV projects and done an incredible job makes MacLaren a great fit talent-wise for Wonder Woman. The fact that they also ended up getting a female director for a film with such a female-empowering character is great, and the reports points out that she will be the first female director in recent history to take on a comic book film. I think MacLaren is a great choice and having her direct and develop this film will be a big plus. Wonder Woman will star Gal Gadot and hit theaters on June 23rd, 2017.