From Predator to Wolverine? Dan Trachtenberg in talks with Marvel for new film — reports

The director could have previously helmed “Guardians of the Galaxy”, but Marvel chose James Gunn back then.

Marvel Studios is in talks with Dan Trachtenberg, the director of “Prey” and “Predator: Badlands”, according to sources cited by The Cosmic Circus. According to the outlet, he could write and direct a solo film centered on a Marvel character for the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Which specific hero it might be has not been revealed. Media outlets speculate that it could be a film about Nova, Blade, or, for instance, Wolverine, though for now these are merely guesses.

Interestingly, Trachtenberg previously met with Marvel during the early stages of development on “Guardians of the Galaxy”. As he shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, his Portal short film caught the eye of producer Jeremy Latcham, who introduced the director to Kevin Feige. Ultimately, however, James Gunn directed “Guardians of the Galaxy”. If The Cosmic Circus’s report is confirmed, Trachtenberg will get a second chance to work with Marvel.