Why didnt favreau direct avengers

But Marvel is bringing new filmmakers into the fray all the time, most of them who haven't been involved in the overall universe growth that's been happening as each new phase of the MCU continues. Scott Derrickson Doctor Strange and Ryan Coogler Black Panther are both newcomers at Marvel, so it shouldn't be too hard for Favreau to come back into the fray, despite his concerns. Perhaps it's fortuitous that Robert Downey Jr. Maybe it's time for Jon Favreau to come back and finish the Iron Man story that he started back in That would be a pretty fantastic way for him to return to Marvel.

However, Favreau decided not to return to direct the film, instead opting to direct Magic Kingdom. Favreau said that he wanted a new challenge that would light "a fire" within him, and as a huge Disney fan it was the right fit at the right time. In , Favreau was reportedly working on the film, but by he started working on The Jungle Book , and Magic Kingdom was left behind.

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