5 Directors Who Could Save The X-Men Franchise From Mediocrity
3. Ava DuVernay
On paper, hiring the Selma mastermind to direct a blockbuster comic book movie may sound unorthodox, but as a woman of color, DuVernay could be able to accomplish a feat that both Singer and Brett Ratner have failed to do: give Storm a voice.
In all of her appearances, Halle Berry's Storm has just been a doting follower who provides reliable distractions for pursuing enemies, with a faintly maternal edge. Alexandra Shipp's portrayal of the weather goddess was more nuanced, but like many others in Apocalypse, she wasn't given a whole lot to do or say.
Storm is much more than just a fourth banana to Wolverine: she's a natural leader in her own right, who led the team for extended periods during the late 80's and 90's. Her abilities extend far beyond simply conjuring lightning and making the air cold, as she's highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat.
She also comes equipped with a great, complex backstory that could still be explored after Apocalypse.
A DuVernay-written/directed, Storm-centered X-Men movie would be an exciting and revolutionary watch, and it would represent a strike for positive diversity for the genre.