Brad Pitt Back for World War Z Sequel With Edward Berger Directing
hollywoodreporter.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount is moving forward with a sequel to the 2013 hit World War Z, with Brad Pitt set to reprise his role and German director Edward Berger attached to direct.
- The sequel's script is written by Dennis Kelly, known for his Tony-winning work on Matilda: The Musical and British thriller series, while Pitt and his Plan B Entertainment partners will produce.
- World War Z, based on Max Brooks’ 2006 novel, was a major box office success, grossing over $540 million worldwide despite production challenges and rewrites.
- The sequel has experienced multiple delays and director changes, including potential involvement from J.A. Bayona and David Fincher, but became a priority for Paramount after Skydance took over in 2025.
- Pitt and Berger have an existing collaboration on the upcoming thriller The Riders, and Pitt will next appear in Paramount’s Heart of the Beast, releasing September 25.
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