This isn't completely surprising, as rumors have been floating around for the last couple of months, but it has now been confirmed that director Craig Gillespie has left Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. He is the third director to leave the project, following Mike White and David O. Russell.
Problems have been plaguing production from the start, but the most recent trouble involved finding a leading lady. Previous reports mentioned that they were looking a number of in-demand actresses, including Blake Lively and Emma Stone, but all passed. We also have to wonder if these problems are also due in part to the poor performance of Gillespie's Fright Night remake at the box office.
Lionsgate didn't throw in the towel earlier and we don't expect them to give up now. Who will be the next director to join the project? What will it take to get an actress to sign on for the lead role? We're sure there will be more news on this project before the end of the year. Stay tuned...
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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