Marvel Doesn’t Want Favreau?

This caught me off guard, that Jon Favreau is reporting on his MySpace page that Marvel is not negotiating to bring him back to direct the Iron Man sequel.

It’s been five weeks since the one and only phone call my reps have gotten
from Marvel. I know their hands are full with the Hulk and I’m sure they will
get into it shortly, as they tell me they intend to. I ran into the Marvel guys
at the Hulk premiere and everyone sounded eager to get to work on IM2.

I am concerned, however, about the announced release date of April 2010.
Neither Robert nor I were consulted about this and we are both concerned about
how realistic the date is in light of the fact that we have no script, story or
even writers hired yet. This genre of movie is best when it is done thoughtfully
and with plenty of preparation. It might be better to follow the BB/DK, X/X2
three year release pattern than to scramble for a date. It is difficult because
there are no Marvel 09 releases and they need product, but I also think we owe
it to the fans to have a great version of IM2 and, at this point, we would have
less time to make it than the first one.”

I pray to God that Marvel is not going to take this major asshole decision. They’re statement is staining of complete and utter bullshit. I’m going to give them the benefit of a doubt, unless Marvel says that to the public their condemning themselves.