Deadline has confirmed that Sony Pictures has closed a deal with actress and director Olivia Wilde to direct and develop a secret Marvel film project revolving around a female character in the universe.
Sony has no comment but it is expected that the story will be centered on Spider-Woman. No word on which direction will take Spider-Woman as the character has been the alter ego of several characters including Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson and Jessica Drew.
The script is being penned by Katie Silberman with Amy Pascal producing and Rachel O’Connor executive producing.