Marvel Studios is beginning to get the ball rolling on Captain America 2. One of the first tasks will be to find someone to direct the sequel since Joe Johnston will not be returning. Vulture reports that the field has been narrowed down to three contenders: George Nolfi, the writer-director of The Adjustment Bureau, F. Gary Gray, director of the Mark Wahlberg version of The Italian Job and Community's Anthony and Joseph Russo.
“Kevin [Feige, Marvel Studios’ president of production] is a ‘vibe guy,'” one source familiar with the talks explains about the unusual decision to include a pair of Emmy-winning comedy duo in the mix. Adds the insider, “He likes to see if he gets along with people before he’ll decide about spending the next two years…

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