Director F. Gary Gray is reportedly in contention to helm one of Marvel’s Phase 3 movies.

According to Variety , Marvel could be eyeing the Straight Outta Compton director for Black Panther . Gray did say he would “love to direct a superhero movie” in an interview in with BlackTree TV in August.Gray remains in high demand as it was reported earlier today that he is a finalist to direct The Fast and the Furious 8.

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This isn’t the first time Gray has been connected to a Marvel film. Back in 2012, was being considered to helm Captain America: The Winter Soldier.Marvel appeared to have settled on Ava Duvernay (Selma) to direct Black Panther , but she passed on the project due to “creative differences.” She later expanded on why she passed on the Marvel film, citing the “sheer commitment involved” as a factor.Black Panther is due to open in July 2018.

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