It looks like both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Extended Universe could be looking to add some Oscar-winning screenwriter talent, with Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) revealing that he’s set to meet with both Marvel Studios and DC Films about potential projects.
“I happen to have meetings coming up with both DC and Marvel,” Sorkin told Comic Book. “I have to go into these meetings and tell them as respectfully as I can that I’ve never read a comic book. It’s not that I don’t like them. It’s just that I’ve never been exposed to one. So, I’m hoping that somewhere in their library is a comic book character that I’m gonna love and I’m gonna wanna go back and start reading from the first issue on.”
Presumably he’d be talking to Marvel Studios about an as-yet-unannounced Phase Four film, while the DC project could be anything really given the number of surprise announcements we’ve had from Warner Bros. over the past few weeks.
In addition to The Social Network, Sorkin’s credits include the likes of The West Wing, The Newsroom, Moneyball and Steve Jobs. He’s also set to release his directorial debut Molly’s Game later this year.
Originally published March 31, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
