Wilde also becomes the latest female talent to get her hands on a major comic book project, with last month bringing word that Candyman‘s Nia DaCosta would helm Captain Marvel 2 for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After breaking out behind the camera with the acclaimed coming-of-age comedy Booksmart, Olivia Wilde has been one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood and now Deadline has brought word that she has signed on to helm a secret female-led Marvel film at Sony Pictures.
The new project will be produced by Amy Pascal, who is currently working with Wilde and Silberman on a buddy Christmas comedy at Universal, and executive produced by Rachel O’Connor.
The two follow in the footsteps of recent female filmmakers behind blockbuster properties in the genre including Wonder Woman‘s Patty Jenkins, Birds of Prey‘s Cathy Yan and The Eternals‘ Chloe Zhao.