After Monster director Patty Jenkins left Thor 2, Marvel Studios had to move fast to find a replacement in time for the November 15, 2013 release date. According to Deadline, director Alan Taylor — who’s helmed several episodes of Game of Thrones (including the Season 1 finale), Mad Men, and The Sopranos — will be her replacement. Hey, George R.R. Martin is a documented Avengers fan. Let’s hope some power-drunk executive green-lights a Littlefinger versus Fandral moustache-off.
http://io9.com/5865736/thor-2-loses-its-director-time-to-start-worrying-about-asgard
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