At San Diego Comic-Con, Joss Whedon confirmed the worst kept secret in super-hero land, by announcing that, yes, he is writing and directing The Avengers.
Remarking on the challenge ahead, especially mixing together characters from already established ‘realities’, be it Iron Man’s sci-fi leanings, or Thor’s more mythical background:
“The thing I love about it is how completely counter-intuitive it is. These people should not be in the same room, much less the same team. The very definition of family.
You have to blend in. I think it is easy to fall into the aesthetic of something you love. I will be respectful of the established tone… or seven!
So, now it’s official, and it’s time to get excited about what’s in store.
