Ava DuVernay: I'm Not Directing 'Black Panther'

Ava DuVernay put rumors to rest Friday that she would be directing Marvel Studios’ film “Black Panther.”

“I’m not signing on to direct Black Panther,” she told Essence Magazine. “I think I’ll just say we had different ideas about what the story would be. Marvel has a certain way of doing things and I think they’re fantastic and a lot of people love what they do. I loved that they reached out to me.”

She maintained that there’s no bad blood between her and Marvel.

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“I loved meeting Chadwick (Boseman) and writers and all the Marvel execs,” she said. “In the end, it comes down to story and perspective. And we just didn’t see eye to eye. Better for me to realize that now than cite creative differences later … I love the character of Black Panther, the nation of Wakanda and all that that could be visually. I wish them well and will be first in line to see it.”

“Black Panther,” starring Chadwick Boseman, will premiere on November 3rd, 2017.

22 Biggest Snubs and Surprises: 2015 SAG Awards Nominations (Photos)

SNUB: Jessica Chastain failed to be recognized for her supporting role in "A Most Violent Year."
A24
SNUB: SAG voters also left off "A Most Violent Year" star Oscar Isaac from the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role list.
A24
SURPRISE: Naomi Watts earned a very unexpected nomination for her performance in "St. Vincent."
The Weinstein Company
SNUB: Critics continue to rave over David Oyelowo's turn in "Selma" as Martin Luther King Jr. His name was left off the list of SAG Award nominees however.
Paramount
SNUB: Carmen Ejogo's portrayal of Coretta Scott King in "Selma" was ignored by the Screen Actors Guild.
Paramount
SNUB: "Selma" received zero nominations across every category on Wednesday morning.
Paramount
SNUB: Nominated for an Actor last year, Kerry Washington was left off of the list this year for her role as Olivia Pope in "Scandal."
ABC
SURPRISE: Jennifer Aniston's performance in "Cake" had some saying this could be the role that would earn her some long-overdue recognition. SAG voters gave her the first major nom of what could be a busy award season.
Cinelou Films
SNUB: Steve Carell received a nomination for lead actor but "Foxcatcher" was shut out in the Best Cast category.
Sony Pictures Classics
SURPRISE: Jake Gyllenhaal's edgy performance in crime-thriller "Nightcrawler" earned him a nod on Wednesday.
Open Road Films
SNUB: Amy Adams was forgotten for her portrayal of artist Margaret Keane in Tim Burton's "Big Eyes."
The Weinstein Company
SNUB: "Unbroken" was shut out in all major categories, though the film did score a nod for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture.
Universal Pictures
SNUB: Bradley Cooper's role in "American Sniper" failed to impress SAG voters enough to give him a nod.
Warner Bros.
SNUB: Neither of Marion Cotillard's performances in "Two Days, One Night" or "The Immigrant" were deemed worthy of a SAG Award nomination.
Cinéart
SNUB: Her role on "Masters of Sex" earned her an Emmy nomination but was ignored by SAG on Wednesday morning.
Showtime
SNUB: "Orange is the New Black" received a Comedy Ensemble nomination and co-star Uzo Aduba scored a nod for her role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren. Taylor Schilling came up empty handed though.
Netflix
SNUB: In "Two and a Half Men's" final season, SAG failed to recognize Jon Cryer, who has only been nominated for a SAG Award once. Conversely, he's won two Emmys and been nominated seven times for playing Alan Harper on the CBS sitcom.
CBS
SNUB: She received an Emmy nomination in 2014 but Michelle Dockery failed to earn a SAG Award nomination for her role on "Downton Abbey."
PBS
SNUB: Another year without a SAG Award nod for Lena Dunham. The "Girls" star has yet to be nominated.
HBO
SNUB: Laura Dern was left off of the list of supporting actress nominees for her performance in "Wild."
Fox Searchlight Pictures
SNUB: Now in her fourth iteration of "American Horror Story," Jessica Lange was unable to secure a nomination for her role in "Freak Show."
FX
SNUB: After two straight SAG Award nominations, Jeff Daniels' name wasn't called on Wednesday morning. The HBO series, now in its final season, was snubbed in all categories.
HBO