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Scott Derrickson Finalizes Deal to Direct ‘Doctor Strange 2’!
One of my personal favorite Marvel movies was the mystical Doctor Strange, directed by Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister). I really can’t imagine anyone doing more justice to Stephen Strange and his wacky world than Derrickson, so I’m pleased to hear via THR tonight that Derrickson has inked a deal to direct the sequel.
The site notes, “A search for a writer to pen the script is about to get underway.” The 2016 film was penned by C. Robert Cargill, who will hopefully be back for the follow-up.
Benedict Cumberbatch, of course, will be playing the title character, last seen in Avengers: Infinity War. Strange didn’t survive the film, but anything is possible in the MCU.
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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