Shane Black Helming Iron Man 3?

Lethal Weapon filmmaker, Shane Black has been approached to take on the directing for Iron Man 3. Jon Favreau is out of the franchise now, as we reported earlier. Fans may consider TM3 to be semi-stale, now that excitement builds over Captain America: The First Avenger, Thor, and even X-Men: First Class (The trailer gives THIS Marvel Girl chills!), but let’s not forget the sheer cool factor when it comes to Iron Man. Remember, too, this could be a key script considering Iron Man 3 should continue the storyline that Cap, Thor, and The Avengers share.

1. Iron Man (2008) director Jon Favreau
2. Incredible Hulk (2008) director Louis Leterrier
3. Iron Man 2 (2010) director Jon Favreau
4. Thor (April 27, 2011) Kenneth Branagh
5. Captain America: The First Avenger (July 22, 2011) Joe Johnston
6. The Avengers (May 4, 2012) Joss Whedon
7. Iron Man 3 (May 13, 2013) ???

If Black gets the directing gig, he may have a hand in writing the script. The deal would also mean a re-team between Black and Iron Man star, Robert Downey, Jr., reported THR. They “worked together on the well-regarded Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which Black directed and co-wrote.”

Do you have a choice for who should direct?

Speaking of the very hot topic of The Avengers film, let’s get you caught up on its latest news. We could see Hulk rumble with Thor there. And sorry, Rodie ain’t allowed.