Washington DC, May 9 -- 'Thunderbolts*' director Jake Schreier is in talks to direct Marvel's upcoming highly anticipated next 'X-Men' adventure, reported Variety.

The deal is in early talks and hasn't been finalised, reported Variety while quoting the source. Schreier catapulted to the top of Disney and Marvel's wishlist after 'Thunderbolts*' became one of the MCU's best-reviewed movies in years.

Screenwriter Michael Lesslie, whose recent credits include "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," penned the screenplay with Kevin Feige to produce the newest "X-Men" entry, reported Variety.

No other details about the film, including the cast, plot description or release timeline, have been revealed.

Prior to Marvel, Schreier...