Jessica Jones Season 2 Will Be Directed Entirely By Women

Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” has been critically acclaimed for everything from its handling of sensitive topics like sexual assault to bringing the comic book source material to life in such a dedicated way. And showrunner Melissa Rosenberg is committed to continuing to change the game in the second season of the Netflix drama.

During the Transform Hollywood Symposium, Rosenberg delivered a keynote speech in which she announced that all 13 episodes will be directed by women.

All 13 episodes of @JessicaJones S2 will be directed by women, EP Melissa Rosenberg says at her @transformhwood panel. @tallgirlmel #TH7

— Mo Ryan (@moryan) October 22, 2016

The Netflix series has already added another woman to its creative team with Raelle Tucker (“The Returned”) joining as a writer and executive producer. Rosenberg’s comments also speak to Marvel’s continuing efforts to bring in more female voices (Marvel Studios is on the hunt for a female director for “Captain Marvel” sta,rring Brie Larson.)

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Although we likely won’t see another season of “Jessica Jones” until 2018 given the current Marvel schedule, Rosenberg has opened up about what fans might be able to look forward to, including more of Jess and Trish’s relationship, the fallout from Kilgrave, and multiple new antagonists.

Of course, considering that Season Two will most likely take place after “The Defenders,” which brings together Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, it’s likely episodes will touch upon issues from that crossover, and possibly open up an entire new universe of players into Jessica’s world.

(via Screen Rant)

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Doctor Strange’s Wong Confirmed For Avengers: Infinity War

We already know that Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” will likely give us the largest cast of superheroes ever seen on screen, bringing together the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy, and introducing Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Benedict Cumberbatch also recently confirmed his involvement — an unsurprising addition, given the importance of the multiverse and the Sorcerer Supreme’s knowledge.

Now it appears we can count on seeing one more familiar face from “Doctor Strange.”

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Actor Benedict Wong, who plays Strange’s trusty aide Wong, confirmed to ComicBook.com that he’ll also appear in the ensemble film. “I’m thrilled I’m going to be in ‘Infinity War,'” he said. “I’m looking forward to, I’ll tell you that one first.”

As is the case with most actors involved in Marvel Studio releases, Wong doesn’t know precisely how his character will fit into the film. Still, he’s excited about the possibilities after the story introduced in “Doctor Strange.”

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“It’s where both of them go now from there, from this launchpad into this multiverse,” he said. “I think we really grab you by both hands and drag you through this because it’s a visual feast for the eyes. … It is something that you’ve got to go back and have a look at again, and I’m really looking forward to how it unfolds now.”

While the plot of “Infinity War” is still mostly unconfirmed, we do know the film will focus on Thanos’ search for his elusive Infinity Gems, possibly tying in closely to the storyline of the comic. “Avengers: Infinity War” begins filming next month in Atlanta for release on May 25, 2018.

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