Ava DuVernay could be on tap to direct the 2018 film. Marvel's Black Panther may have a female director behind the camera. 'Agents Of SHIELD' Season 3: Secret Warriors Is A Go, Marvel Officially Announces Coulson's Team The comic book studio has often taken flack for lack of female actors/directors/writers, but new comments from the president of Marvel Studios indicates this trend may come to an end in 2018.