Marvel has set the standard for connecting characters in the same universe and with their newly revealed massive movie slate, DC is attempting to capture that intertwined magic and Universal also looks to create their own shared universe by relaunching their popular monsters. The Mummy reboot is already scheduled to come out in 2016 and it's now been revealed that a new The Wolf Man movie is in the works.
Deadline reports that Universal Pictures has set their sights on Aaron Guzikowski (Contraband, Prisoners, SundanceTV's The Red Road) to pen the script for The Wolf Man reboot. The latest take on the werewolf would fit into the shared universe of relaunched Universal Monsters, an undertaking that's overseen by Alex Kurtzman (Star Trek, Transformers) and Chris Moran (Fast & Furious series).
The Mummy reboot will be directed by Kurtzman off of a script by Jon Spaihts (a screenplay that was also worked on by Kurtzman and writing collaborator Roberto Orci) and is scheduled to shamble into theaters on June 24th, 2016. Last week Universal marked the April 21st, 2017 spot on their calendar for a Universal Monster movie, though they have yet to reveal the title of the creature feature for that slot.
The Wolf Man made its snarling debut from Universal in 1941, starring Lon Chaney Jr. as the hairy howler. Four 1940's sequels followed, and in 2010 Universal released The Wolfman remake, starring Benicio del Toro in the titular role. We'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on further announcements regarding The Wolf Man reboot.
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