Olivia Wilde has closed a deal to direct and develop a secret Marvel film project revolving around a female character in the universe.
While not confirmed, it is expected that the story will be centered on Spider-Woman.Sony had no comment.The film will be penned by Katie Silberman with Amy Pascal producing.
Rachel O’Connor will exec produce.Wilde, Silberman and Pascal already have strong ties and the three are working on a Christmas buddy film at Universal they hope to do prior to this one.
Gary Spinelli penned a previous draft of the script.The Spider-Woman character has actually been the alter ego of several characters in the Spider-Man timeline over the years including Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson and Jessica Drew, who was the first to.
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