Summary:
- Edgar Wright will direct the highly anticipated sequel to Baby Driver after completing his adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man.
- Additionally, Wright has a remake of Barbarella in development and has dropped plans to direct The Chain.
Edgar Wright once expressed frustration about the long gaps between his films. However, his current schedule suggests he may be lining up projects back-to-back.
Wright’s next film will be a fresh adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man, departing from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s version and aiming for something closer to the original text. Filming for The Running Man is expected to begin this year.
Following that, Wright will reportedly move ahead with the sequel to Baby Driver, which we’ll refer to as Baby Driver 2 for convenience.
The original movie premiered in 2017, and there has been talk of a sequel ever since. Wright’s projects since then have included a Sparks documentary and Last Night in Soho, but it seems Baby Driver 2 is now a priority. Details on returning cast members are yet to be confirmed.
In the near future, Wright is set to release a remake of Barbarella, a project that has piqued the interest of Sydney Sweeney. This film might not start production for another two or three years due to scheduling conflicts.
According to World of Reel, Wright has also dropped plans to direct an adaptation of the novel The Chain.
Busy times are ahead for Edgar Wright, and we’ll keep you updated on all these projects as we hear more.
