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Warners Saves ‘The Twilight Zone’ From Oblivion
Some breaking news over at Variety who just reported that Oblivion director Joseph Kosinski is in talks to direct the bigscreen version of The Twilight Zone for Warner Bros.
While the Tom Cruise-starrer Oblivion wasn’t anything fresh, I really was impressed with the aesthetics of the film, and how enjoyable it was. Kosinski gets a big ol’ thumbs up from this writer.
The story is said to “follows a test pilot who winds up breaking the speed of light; when he puts down his craft, he discovers that he’s landed a bit late for supper — 96 years late.” Joby Harold, Tony Peckham, Rand Ravich and Jason Rothenberg all worked on the script.
As previously reported, the companies are not seeking to remake an episodic movie, as the only big-screen version of the show did 25 years ago, but rather hope to build one continuing story line based on one or more episodes. It’ll be one director and one storyline.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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