Monkeypaw Seemingly Indicates Jordan Peele Could Be Directing an Upcoming Marvel Studios Film

Could Marvel Studios be courting acclaimed writer and director Jordan Peele for an upcoming project? A new tease makes us think that might be so.

What's Happening:

• Jordan Peele, known for writing and directing a trio of recent horror films – including Get Out, Us and Nope – could soon be heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• According to a rumor originally shared by industry insider @DanielRPK on X, Marvel Studios reportedly wants Peele to direct an MCU film.
• Now, on its own, this is simply just a typical industry rumor. But what makes this interesting is that the tweet was retweeted by the official X account for Monkeypaw Productions, Peele's production company.
• In retweeting the original tweet, Monkeypaw simply added a side-eye emoji – which seems to indicate that something may actually be in the works.

• As for what Peele could be directing, there is no indication at this time.
• Over six years ago, Peele said he wouldn't direct Marvel's then and still in-development Blade reboot.
• That film has been in development hell for many years now, pretty much since it was first announced in July 2019.
• The most recent update came in October 2024, when the film's planned November 7th, 2025 release date was pulled from the schedule.
• The current status of the Blade reboot remains unknown.

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