Brad Pitt To Star In 'World War Z' Sequel; Edward Berger Directing For Paramount
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Key Points:
- Paramount has finalized a deal with Brad Pitt to return for the long-awaited sequel to World War Z, with Edward Berger tapped to direct the film.
- Dennis Kelly is set to write the script, while Pitt, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner will produce under Plan B Entertainment, with Berger executive producing.
- The original 2013 World War Z film grossed over $540 million worldwide, and Pitt has been eager to make the sequel for more than a decade, despite previous setbacks including David Fincher's departure.
- The project gained renewed momentum last summer under new Paramount leadership, with strong support from Skydance and its founder David Ellison.
- Pitt and Berger's collaboration on The Riders helped solidify Berger’s involvement, and the film marks another major partnership between Pitt and Paramount amidst his other upcoming projects.
