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‘Goosebumps’ Sequel Gets a Writer; Jack Black’s R.L. Stine No Longer Included?
Last we heard, director Rob Letterman and star Jack Black had signed on for the tentatively titled Goosebumps: Horrorland, given a September 21st, 2018 release date. That iteration of the sequel’s script was reportedly written by Darren Lemke, but it seems plans have changed since we reported that news.
Variety is reporting today that Sony has tapped Rob Lieber (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) to pen a new script, based on a treatment that oddly does *not* include Jack Black’s R.L. Stine character.
“Lieber’s treatment is not believed to have a role for Jack Black, although sources caution that Black could still come on board the project if his schedule allows,” the site notes.
They continue, “Other scripts that are being considered do have Black’s character and are based on other books in the “Goosebumps” book series. Sony originally slated the “Goosebumps” sequel for a September 2018 release. That could be a hard date to hit given that the project is still in the script phase and the film still needs to be cast.”
For now, we have no idea what form this sequel will eventually take.
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New Line’s ‘Companion’ from ‘Barbarian’ Team Has Been Rated “R” for “Strong Violence” & “Sexual Content”
From New Line Cinema and producer Zach Cregger (Director: Barbarian) comes the upcoming sci-fi/horror movie Companion, which has officially received its “R” rating this week.
Companion has been rated “R” by the MPA for…
“Strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.”
The film’s cast includes Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” The Boogeyman) alongside Rupert Friend (Separation), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Lukas Gage (“You”), Megan Suri (It Lives Inside), and Jack Quaid (Scream, “The Boys”).
Described as a sci-fi/horror movie, Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps.
In other words, we have no idea what to expect from this one. Stay tuned for more.
BoulderLight’s Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz will also produce along with Vertigo’s Roy Lee. BoulderLight’s Tracy Rosenblum and Vertigo’s Andrew Childs will exec produce.
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