Marvel is talking to Shane Black (“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”) about taking over the empty chair left by Jon Favreau on Iron Man 3.

The Hollywood Reporter shares:

Shane Black is in contention to direct Iron Man 3 for Marvel Studios.

The writer/director has powwowed with Marvel execs about his take on the third installment in the blockbuster franchise. As of now he is being considered for the directing job, but the assumption is that if he gets the gig, he would also write a draft.

I think Black is an experienced, decent, director, with some classic action films on his writing resume ( “Lethal Weapon,” “The Last Boy Scout,” “The Monster Squad”). Could be a fresh eye behind the lens to keep this series jumping! As long as no one shouts, “Iron Man’s got nads!” :)