7 August 2012 2:19 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Joss Whedon has signed to write and direct "The Avengers 2," Disney Chairman Bob Iger said Tuesday.
In addition, Whedon will create a "Marvel-based" series for ABC, Iger said during a conference call with analysts.
Whedon wrote and slid behind the camera on "The Avengers," which Iger called a "phenomenal success" during the call. The adaptation of the Marvel Comics series has grossed nearly $1.5 billion worldwide.
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- Brent Lang
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