‘Wonder Woman 2’ going to make Patty Jenkins the highest-paid female director ever

Good for DC on two levels. Making Patty Jenkins paid as fuck. Bringing back Patty Jenkins to helm the sequel to the only good DC movie since Dark Knight Rises. Finally, some fucking sense afoot over there at Warner Bros.

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Wonder Woman can’t stop breaking records. From becoming the best-reviewed superhero movie and top-grossing opening weekend for female-directed film to sailing past Batman v Superman at the domestic box office to become the highest-grossing film directed by a woman of all time, the film has been a bright spot in the summer movie season.

All of these accolades are vindication for director Patty Jenkins, who first campaigned to direct Wondy over a decade ago. But even with Wonder Woman shattering records left and right, there was still a question as to whether or not Jenkins would return to helm the film’s sequel. In a stunning oversight, Warner Bros. did not lock Jenkins down with a contract when she signed on for Wonder Woman, which meant the director had all the bargaining chips when it came to negotiating her return. And no one doubted for a moment that Warner Bros. wanted Jenkins back; after all they’re supposedly ramping up an Oscar-campaign for her.

Now Deadline is reporting the studio and Jenkins are in the final stages of reaching a deal. In an historic moment of equality, Jenkins will receive the highest payday of any female director in Hollywood. From Deadline:

Although no payday was revealed, we understand that her payday and deal is in line with any other director who has performed at this level.

Barring any last-second hiccups, it looks as if Wonder Woman will not only push the needle in Hollywood towards more female-led action films, but stand as a watershed moment for women working behind the camera as well.