Patty Jenkins will return to direct Wonder Woman 2, becomes highest-paid female director ever

Patty Jenkins, who directed the blockbuster hit Wonder Woman, is all set to return for the superhero film’s highly-anticipated sequel, ending months of speculation.

Patty Jenkins, who directed the blockbuster hit Wonder Woman, is all set to return for the superhero film’s highly-anticipated sequel, ending months of speculation.

Patty Jenkins poses at the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Keaton at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Jenkins has closed a deal with Warner Bros. to helm, co-write and produce the movie, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

It makes her the highest paid female director in Hollywood history. Jenkins will reportedly receive directing and writing fees in the high seven figures (somewhere in the $7 million to $9 million range, according to the Hollywood Reporter).

Wonder Woman smashed box office records upon its release in July, raking in more than $800 million globally, and becoming the highest-grossing live-action movie by a female director.

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