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World War Z is an action horror film directed by Marc Forster. It's based on Max Brooks' 2006 novel of the same name and was produced by Brad Pitt, Ian Bryce, Dede Gardner, and Jeremy Kleiner. The film's official synopsis, according to Letterboxd, reads,
Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.
Paramount is planning to turn it into a franchise. Let's find out more about it.
Paramount is planning to turn World War Z into a franchise
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount executive David Ellison has said the studio plans to create a franchise from World War Z. They are developing a sequel to the 2013 film. In addition to the zombie film, Paramount is also prioritizing Top Gun 3. Ellison said:
“One of our biggest priorities is restoring Paramount as the No. 1 destination for the most talented artists and filmmakers in the world. Great filmmakers make great movies.”
Josh Greenstein, the co-chief of film at Paramount, has stated that they will release 15 films a year, focusing on franchises like Star Trek, Terminator, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Star Trek.
More about World War Z
The story of World War Z was written by Matthew Michael Carnahan and J. Michael Straczynski. Carnahan also co-wrote the screenplay with Drew Goddard and Damon Lindelof. It centers on an ex-UN investigator who travels around the world searching for a cure for the zombie outbreak. The film had its world premiere at London's Empire Cinema and was released theatrically by Paramount on June 21, 2013. It received positive reviews and grossed $540 million at the box office. The cast included Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, and David Morse.
In 2012, the creators planned the film as a trilogy, which would feature gunfights and horror tropes. Although it was shelved initially, the project was later revived, and several people were attached to it over the years.
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At one point, David Fincher was set to direct, with Pitt reprising his role. However, Fincher became involved with Mindhunter, and the project was eventually shelved. Fans eagerly awaiting a sequel will be pleased to hear that Paramount has finally decided to move forward with the project.
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