But afterMonster, Jenkins had her sights on something bigger.
Everybody knew I wanted to make a superhero movie.
As is usually the case with Hollywood, things always take longer then initially planned.
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The second I had a child, I knew, she says.
When Im on a movie, Im unavailable, everyday for a year and a half.
You cant do that with a little baby.
Somebody might be able to do it, but not me.
Jenkins soon transitioned into television, working on a variety of shows includingArrested Development,EntourageandThe Killing.
It wasnt until 2006, when Marvel offered herThor 2, that she attempted her return to features.
(Game of Thronesvet Alan Taylor ultimately directed the 2013 film.)
Why would you do that?
You dont have to do that.
Jenkins quickly replaced her last April, but was very cautious about those conversations considering her prior experience.
It turned out we had a shared vision after all.
I didnt want to do anything more complicated, Jenkins says.
Ive met with 10 different people at Warner Bros and then it all came together in this one moment.
I feel so grateful that I get to be able to do this.
A version of this story appears in the Comic-Con issue of Entertainment Weekly.
