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Paramount Greenlights World War Z Sequel With Brad Pitt

The move reunites Pitt with Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, positions Plan B as lead producer, and signals Paramount’s effort to revive a decade-long stalled franchise.

Overview

  • Paramount confirmed the sequel on Friday, Sept. 18, with reports saying Brad Pitt will reprise Gerry Lane while Edward Berger will direct and Dennis Kelly will write.
  • Pitt will produce through his Plan B banner with Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner and Berger will serve as a producer-executive.
  • Actress Mireille Enos is reported to be returning as Karen Lane, though no other casting has been announced.
  • The studio is keeping plot details and a release date secret as the project enters early development and preproduction.
  • The sequel follows more than a decade of attempts to continue the franchise, including a shelved David Fincher version that lost steam over budget concerns and the original film’s global box office of about $540 million.