A recent interview with the newly hired Paramount Pictures CEO has confirmed rumors that World War Z 2 was on track with David Fincher as its director. More details below.
Paramount Pictures is doing everything in its power to get back to its glory days. Part of that restoration project was to bring in former 20th Century Fox Chairman Jim Gianopulos (fellow Greek) to be the CEO of the struggling studio. During a new expose by THR, Gianopulos confirmed that one of the better directors in recent memory would be taking that reigns of the World War Z sequel, David Fincher.
What's the status of the World War Z sequel?
We're in advanced development.
With David Fincher directing?
Yes. And Brad Pitt.
With this news, Fincher will reunite with Brad Pitt after working on several successful films together like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Se7en, and Fight Club. Paramount hopes that the experience they have with each other and Fincher's recent success at adapting book to movie (Gone Girl) will be enough magic to jumpstart the World War Z franchise, after receiving less-than-kind reviews with the first film.
As of now there is no official date for World War Z 2, but the announcement of David Fincher and the return of Brad Pitt should be enough to, at least, intrigue moviegoers.
Are you intrigued by this pairing? Sound off @Cinelinx!
David FincherWORLD War Z 2World War ZBrad PittParamount PicturesMOVIE News...
Paramount Pictures is doing everything in its power to get back to its glory days. Part of that restoration project was to bring in former 20th Century Fox Chairman Jim Gianopulos (fellow Greek) to be the CEO of the struggling studio. During a new expose by THR, Gianopulos confirmed that one of the better directors in recent memory would be taking that reigns of the World War Z sequel, David Fincher.
What's the status of the World War Z sequel?
We're in advanced development.
With David Fincher directing?
Yes. And Brad Pitt.
With this news, Fincher will reunite with Brad Pitt after working on several successful films together like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Se7en, and Fight Club. Paramount hopes that the experience they have with each other and Fincher's recent success at adapting book to movie (Gone Girl) will be enough magic to jumpstart the World War Z franchise, after receiving less-than-kind reviews with the first film.
As of now there is no official date for World War Z 2, but the announcement of David Fincher and the return of Brad Pitt should be enough to, at least, intrigue moviegoers.
Are you intrigued by this pairing? Sound off @Cinelinx!
David FincherWORLD War Z 2World War ZBrad PittParamount PicturesMOVIE News...
- 6/22/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
Similar News
“So bummed”: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Star Still in Denial after Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Movie Critic’ Update
- 4/18/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
“Damn, you’re ripe”: Brad Pitt’s Method Acting for ‘Snatch’ Might Have Gone Too Far as Actor Repeated His Disgusting Habit in 1 Quentin Tarantino Movie
- 4/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
“You’re not going to be able to afford me”: Sean Connery Turned Down Playing One of the Most Diabolical Villains in a Brad Pitt Movie But His James Bond Fame Came in the Way
- 4/18/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Discuss Possible Joint Bid for Paramount Global
- 4/19/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Transformers One CG-Animated Film Trailer Explores Origin of Optimus Prime
- 4/18/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
‘Transformers One’ Trailer Unveils Optimus Prime & Megatron’s Origin Story
- 4/18/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’ returns to theaters for 45th anniversary on ‘Alien Day,’ April 26
- 4/18/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Amazon Spy Series ‘Butterfly’ Casts Sean Dulake, Kim Ji-hoon, Charles Parnell, Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa (Exclusive)
- 4/18/2024
- by Rachel Seo
- Variety Film + TV
Glen Powell Stars In The True Story Of A Fake Assassin In Netflix's Hit Man Trailer
- 4/18/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Fallout’ Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
- 4/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Witcher’ Renewed For 5th & Final Season At Netflix
- 4/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Henry Cavill Says ‘Maybe I’m Too Old Now’ to Play James Bond as Fake Movie Trailer With Him as 007 Goes Viral With 2.5 Million Views
- 4/18/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Quentin Tarantino Scraps ’The Movie Critic’; Brad Pitt Would Have Reprised Cliff Booth Role From ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’
- 4/17/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Martin Scorsese’s Long-Gestating ‘Sinatra’ Film With Leonardo DiCaprio Adds Jennifer Lawrence
- 4/17/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
‘Scream’ Actors Support Fired Co-Star Melissa Barrera at ‘Abigail’ Premiere: ‘It Says a Lot About How True the Love Is’
- 4/18/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety - Film News
Henry Cavill Says ‘Maybe I’m Too Old Now’ to Play James Bond as Fake Movie Trailer With Him as 007 Goes Viral With 2.5 Million Views
- 4/18/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety - Film News
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Was Recognized as Her ‘Seinfeld’ Character While Giving Birth
- 4/18/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Selena Quintanilla Deserves to Be Celebrated This Year - Not Exploited
- 4/16/2024
- by Lucas Villa
- Popsugar.com
Bad Bunny's First NYC Show From His Most Wanted Tour Is Proof His Latine Fans Still Come First
- 4/12/2024
- by Johanna Ferreira
- Popsugar.com
Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera
- 4/17/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
Spirit Awards Set February Date – Film News in Brief
- 4/18/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay, Selena Kuznikov and Jack Dunn
- Variety - Film News
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Title ‘Eephus’ Picked Up by Film Constellation (Exclusive)
- 4/18/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety - Film News
The 10 Best Doppelganger Films, from ‘Dead Ringers’ to ‘Vertigo’
- 4/19/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
What’s Coming to Netflix in May 2024
- 4/18/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
‘Aang: The Last Airbender’ Delayed to 2026, ‘Transformers One’ Moves Back a Week
- 4/18/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Quentin Tarantino Scraps ’The Movie Critic’; Brad Pitt Would Have Reprised Cliff Booth Role From ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’
- 4/17/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Martin Scorsese’s Long-Gestating ‘Sinatra’ Film With Leonardo DiCaprio Adds Jennifer Lawrence
- 4/17/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Director Steven Spielberg Is Quietly Planning Another Movie About Aliens
- 4/17/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Sundance Film Festival Courting New Host City for 2027 and Beyond
- 4/17/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety - Film News
‘Fallout’ Officially Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon
- 4/18/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘The Witcher’ Renewed For 5th & Final Season At Netflix
- 4/18/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
‘For All Mankind’ Renewed for Season 5, Soviet Space Program Spinoff in the Works at Apple TV+
- 4/17/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Oldboy’ English-Language TV Series in the Works From Park Chan-wook, Lionsgate
- 4/17/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Squid Game,’ ‘Night Agent’ Set for Second Half of 2024 on Netflix
- 4/18/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News