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Brad Pitt to reprise role in ‘World War Z’ sequel
Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster ‘World War Z’. Brad Pitt is confirmed to reprise his role as United Nations investigator Gerry Lane.
Edward Berger, known for ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’, has been tapped to direct the film. The project will be produced by Pitt through his company, Plan B Entertainment, alongside Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, with Berger serving as executive producer. Dennis Kelly is set to write the screenplay, though specific plot details remain confidential.
The sequel comes after more than a decade of development delays and several failed attempts to launch the project, which previously saw directors like David Fincher and J.A. Bayona attached. The original film, based on the novel by Max Brooks, was a major commercial success, grossing over $540 million worldwide.
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Brad Pitt · Dennis Kelly · Edward Berger · Max Brooks · Paramount Pictures · Plan B Entertainment
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Brad Pitt is set to star in the sequel geektyrant.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Paramount Pictures is moving forward with a sequel to ‘World War Z’ geektyrant.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dennis Kelly will write the screenplay www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner will produce via Plan B Entertainment www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] David Fincher was previously attached to direct but left due to budget issues geektyrant.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Edward Berger is set to direct the film geektyrant.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The film is based on the 2006 novel by Max Brooks geektyrant.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The original 2013 film grossed over $540 million worldwide geektyrant.com · www.thewrap.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com