Brad Pitt to return for Paramount’s “World War Z” sequel directed by Edward Berger
Paramount announced that Brad Pitt will reprise his role in a sequel to the 2013 zombie film “World War Z,” with Edward Berger attached as director. Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety all report the same development, confirming the project’s renewed momentum.
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Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role in the upcoming sequel to Paramount’s 2013 zombie disaster film “World War Z.” The studio has confirmed that the actor has signed on for the project and that Edward Berger will serve as director.
“World War Z” was originally adapted from Max Brooks’s 2006 bestselling novel of the same name and was released in 2013, becoming a notable entry in the disaster‑horror genre. The sequel has been in development intermittently for several years.
According to reports, development on the follow‑up began as early as 2013 and has progressed on and off since that time. The project has now moved forward with a finalized agreement between the studio and the talent.
The screenplay for the sequel is being written by Dennis Kelly, though plot details remain undisclosed. Berger, who most recently directed Pitt in the A24 film “The Riders,” will bring his experience from that collaboration to the new venture.
Paramount has indicated that the sequel is gaining momentum following the confirmed involvement of Pitt and Berger, positioning the film for future production under the studio’s banner.
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‘World War Z’ Sequel Back on With Brad Pitt Returning, Edward Berger Directing
The sequel to Paramount's hit zombie disaster movie has been in development on and off since 2013.
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