World War Z took a few people by surprise last year. After countless delays, several last minute re-writes and a complete lack of use of the source material, it turned a lot better than it should have been. It impressively also pulled in over $500 million dollars at the box office, so they were quick to announce a sequel which will again star Brad Pitt, who will also serve as producer.
And now Variety is reporting that Steven Knight (Locke) is to write the script. His other upcoming screenplays include fantasy Seventh Son, the comedy drama The Hundred-Foot Journey and the Bobby Fischer biopic Pawn Sacrifice.
World War Z 2 will be directed by Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible) who replaces original movie director Marc Foster. There are no plot details yet, but Pitt has said in interviews that it will expand upon the universe they created in World War Z. No word yet on any of the other cast members coming back, a production date or release date.
What do you think about a sequel to World War Z 2? Do you think they can strike lightning in the bottle a second time round or should they have quit while they were ahead?
Originally published May 29, 2014. Updated April 12, 2018.
