Chloe Zhao almost joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe sooner, Kevin Feige says

Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao was originally considered to direct Black Widow before Marvel offered her Eternals, studio boss Kevin Feige said (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)

Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao was originally in the running to direct Black Widow before Marvel offered her Eternals, studio boss Kevin Feige said.

Zhao, who made history at the Academy Awards by becoming the first woman of colour to win best director, worked with a star-studded cast on her upcoming superhero film.