Patty Jenkins in final talks to direct Wonder Woman 2

Los Angeles Aug 19 (IANS) Director Patty Jenkins is in final talks to helm the sequel of "Wonder Woman".

In talks with Warner Bros Jenkins is close to signing a deal with the studio to step back into the director s chair reports aceshowbiz.com.

While "Wonder Woman 2" was officially confirmed at the Comic-Con Jenkins involvement beyond writing a treatment for the sequel was not confirmed until now.

Jenkins is in negotiations about her salary after "Wonder Woman" became a hit which is also the reason why the deal is getting delayed.

"Wonder Woman 2" is set for a December 2019 release.

Geoff Johns is providing the screenplay for the film while Gal Gadot is set to return as Diana Prince.

It s been reported that Chris Pine will also return for the sequel despite his character s apparent death in the first movie.

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