Screen Rant has updated this article after Patty Jenkins clarified her comment.

Patty Jenkins has clarified her recent statements on her work with Warner Bros., saying that there wasn't a "war" between her and the studio over Wonder Woman. During her time promoting Wonder Woman 1984, Jenkins has detailed a few behind-the-scenes disagreements she has had with WB, including the ending of 2017’s Wonder Woman. She also fought back against the studio’s suggestion to change the beginning of Wonder Woman 1984, but they ultimately gave her creative control of the film.

Jenkins pushed back and saw her vision through even though she was forced to tack on an ending that she didn’t necessarily envision. Wonder Woman went on to become one of the most successful films in the DCEU yet, solidifying Jenkins as a successful blockbuster director. The film was critically acclaimed and it is currently the third highest-grossing DCEU film, behind Aquaman and Batman vs Superman. Jenkins almost didn't make Wonder Woman 1984 because of a pay discrepancy, but thankfully the studio saw the importance of bringing her back for the sequel.

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Speaking to WTF with Marc Maron (via The Playlist) Jenkins detailed what seemed to be behind-the-scenes turmoil with WB. Jenkins' comment made it seem as if Warner Bros. didn't trust her judgment on set and hired her as a token female, but Jenkins has since clarified her comments. Jenkins' original comment, as well as her follow-up explanation, can be read below:

They wanted to hire me like a beard; they wanted me to walk around on set as a woman, but it was their story and their vision. And my ideas? They didn’t even want to read my script. There was such mistrust of a different way of doing things and a different point of view.

Jenkins may have not had any blockbuster experience when she entered the DCEU, but Warner Bros. clearly saw potential in her. 2003's Monster, starring Charlize Theron, was her feature directorial debut. Theron went on to win Best Actress at the 2005 Academy Awards for the critically acclaimed film, which Jenkins also wrote. 2020 saw more Hollywood films directed by women than ever before, but it's clear the sexism was still an issue for Jenkins before Wonder Woman.

Still, Jenkins has gone on to prove to be a more than formidable director of blockbuster films. Despite Wonder Woman 1984's mixed reception, by all accounts, the film is a hit. The sequel had the most successful pandemic box office weekend yet and its launch on HBO Max saw millions of people watch it the day it was released. Jenkins' original comments were clearly misinterpreted, so it's good to know that there wasn't as much behind-the-scenes drama as originally thought. Wonder Woman was just the beginning for Jenkins and while her career may have had a rocky start due to discrimination against female filmmakers, Jenkins has gone on to become a Hollywood powerhouse that no one can doubt.

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Source: WTF with Marc Maron (via The Playlist), Patty Jenkins

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