Adam Wingard will not return to direct the new chapter of the franchise, but Legendary does not rule out working with the filmmaker again in the future
One of this year’s biggest box office, Godzilla and Kong: The New Empiresequence of Godzilla vs. Konga 2021 feature film, already has a sequel confirmed, but Adam Wingard will not return to command the new development.
Lower in direction
According to information from the The Hollywood Reporter, the filmmaker left work amicably, due to scheduling conflicts, and Legendary Pictures, responsible for the franchise, does not rule out his return in the future. He was also responsible for the previous film, Godzilla vs. Kong.
A new director is expected to be announced soon. So far, what we know is that Dave Callahamknown for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Yearss (2021) and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), will write the script for the new film, which does not yet have a release date. The filmmaker was responsible for the story of Godzillaa 2014 feature film, responsible for starting the Monsterverse.
What it is Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire?
In Godzilla and Kong: The New Empirethe former enemies are convinced to work together to stop a new threat hidden in our world, which could put not only our existence at risk, but also that of the colossal titans.
Rebecca Hall as Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes It is Kaylee Hottle as Jia return in the new film. Dan Stevens (Legion), Alex Ferns (Chernobyll) and Speak Chen (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) are the new additions to the sequel’s cast.
Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire has a script Terry Rossioresponsible for the first film, together with Simon Barrett (You’re next) It is Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight), with direction from Adam Wingard. Watch the trailer:
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