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Joss Whedon has promised more female superheroes for Marvel Studios' upcoming films.
The writer-director has said that he has "some people in mind" for the ever-expanding movie franchise.
"I do try to make sure that the women in the movies aren't window dressing, that they have something to say and something to do," he told Collider.
"And I've got some people in mind. Marvel's got some great characters, so why not draw on them."
The only major female superhero to feature in the films so far has been Black Widow, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson.
Whedon is known for his strong female characters, most famously in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Scarlet Witch is one of the new characters confirmed for Avengers 2.
Whedon has previously said that the lack of women in superhero movies "pisses me off".
A Captain Marvel/Ms Marvel film has been rumoured for Marvel's Phase Three.
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