It has recently been suggested that Marvel is currently eyeing 'Selma' director Ava DuVernay to helm one of their major superhero properties in the upcoming years.

The two films rumored are either 'Black Panther,' or 'Captain Marvel.' According to insiders, 'Black Panther' is the more likely, as Angelina Jolie has also been rumored to take on 'Captain Marvel.'

Some sources are saying that Marvel has been in search for an African American director for 'Black Panther,' and a female director for 'Captain Marvel,' and it appears that in the last couple months Marvel has taken a deep interest in DuVernay's work. Her involvement in the franchise would make her the first of both categories.

"A woman has never directed a Marvel movie, though the company did hire Patty Jenkins to direct 'Thor: The Dark World.' Following creative differences, she was eventually replaced by Alan Taylor. Jenkins recently replaced Michelle MacLaren as the director of 'Wonder Woman' at Warner Bros., which has been eager to beat Marvel to the proverbial punch when it comes to diversity within its comic book movie universe," writes The Wrap.

Both of these films have release dates in 2018 which gives both parties plenty of time to come to an agreement if any.

"Black Panther will star Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa, the prince of Wakanda. After his father is killed, T'Challa takes over his throne and avenges his death. The movie will be released on July 6th, 2018. An actress has yet to be cast in Captain Marvel, but it will focus on the Carol Danvers version of the character, who receives powers after encountering an alien from the Kree Empire. The film is set for release on November 2nd, 2018," writes Geek Tyrant.