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Jordan Peele Rumored for MCU Directing Gig After Monkeypaw Tease

Monkeypaw’s coy repost amplified the rumor without confirming a deal or naming a project.

Overview

  • Industry insider Daniel Richtman reported that Marvel has discussed bringing Jordan Peele in to direct a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
  • Monkeypaw Productions shared the report on X with an eyes emoji and echoed it on Instagram, pushing the chatter into wider coverage.
  • Neither Marvel Studios nor Peele has announced anything, and no specific title or formal offer has been identified.
  • Speculation centers on the long‑stalled Blade reboot, which remains undated after multiple director departures, with Mahershala Ali still attached to star.
  • Earlier reporting said Peele met with Marvel and was once floated for an X‑Men reboot, though he stated in 2019 he wasn’t pursuing comic‑book movies.