While a story popped up last week that the adaptation of World War Z was in trouble, Deadline is now reporting that Paramount is close to securing financing partners for the $125 million dollar zombie epic. If the deal goes through, we could reportedly see World War Z start shooting in June. Based on the novel by Max Brooks, Brad Pitt is attached to star in World War Z and Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace) is planning to direct.
There is no word on the previously reported rumor that the director has agreed to deliver a PG-13 cut of the film. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Paramount is looking at PG-13 for a large budget zombie movie that they consider risky, but who really wants to see a PG-13 zombie movie?
After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi. Since then, it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news, reviews, interviews, and special features.
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