10 Directors Who Need To Step Into The Marvel Cinematic Universe

10. Joseph Gordon-Levitt

With only one directorial feature under his belt, Joseph Gordon-Levitt may seem like a strange choice to direct a big budget blockbuster. All you have to do is look at his film Don Jon and you will understand he has all the credentials that make him the perfect candidate.

A star both behind and in front of the camera, Levitt wrote the film as well as starring and directing. His dialogue is very quick, snappy and quippy - similar to the dialogue of the MCU. This would make him perfect for a quick witted, snarky character (unfortunately not Tony Stark).

Levitt has a very unique style of directing. He is similar to auteurs such as Edgar Wright who use fast cuts and zooms to create a lighting fast dynamic. However, Levitt's biggest strength is the way he establishes characters. Don Jon is wholly based on the relationship between the two central characters. Both the chemistry and writing for these two is impeccable - they feel real and grounded.

This makes Levitt a great choice to (finally) direct the long rumoured Gambit movie - maybe focusing on the relationship between Rogue and Gambit. This could work wonders for bringing the X-Men into the MCU, and Levitt is the man to do the job.