Pacific Rim 2 is officially moving forward, but fans may be surprised to hear that Guillermo del Toro isn't returning to direct. Instead, it has been announced by Legendary Pictures (via THR) that Steven S. DeKnight (Spartacus / Daredevil) will be making his directorial debut on the sequel.
This initial announcement was light on details, but we do know that Guillermo del Toro will be producing the film, along with Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, and Mary Parent, along with Jillian Share as an executive producer. There's also no word on a release date at this time, but Universal Pictures will distribute Pacific Rim 2 and it's planned as a 3D release.
While there will be some concern over del Toro not directing, he's already been very involved in the creative process with the Pacific Rim 2 script written by Jon Spaihts (Prometheus), and I'd be surprised if he isn't providing feedback to Steven S. DeKnight every step of the way. What do you think? Excited to see Pacific Rim 2 moving forward?
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to 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 has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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