Summary:
- 20th Century Studios developing Maze Runner franchise reboot.
- Original producers and director returning; new story continues established narrative.
- Jack Paglen in talks to write script; reboot aims to replicate original trilogy’s success.
The world of The Maze Runner is getting a fresh start! 20th Century Studios is developing a reboot of the popular sci-fi action-adventure franchise.
While the reboot signifies a new beginning, some key players from the original trilogy are rejoining the project. Producers Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lee Stollman, Wyck Godfrey, and Marty Bowen are back on board. Additionally, director Wes Ball will serve as a producer for the reboot.
This isn’t your typical Hollywood reboot. Instead of retreading familiar ground, the new Maze Runner will act as a continuation of the established story. It will introduce new characters and explore fresh narratives within the existing dystopian world filled with ruthless organizations and deadly challenges.
Jack Paglen, known for sci-fi films like Transcendence and Alien: Covenant, is currently in talks to write the script for the reboot.
The original Maze Runner trilogy, based on James Dashner’s best-selling books, was a box office success. The first movie, made for a modest $35 million, surprised audiences and raked in a global total of $348 million. 20th Century Studios appears to be replicating this strategy with The Maze Runner reboot, similar to their approach with the upcoming Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
With a fresh story, returning creative minds, and a talented writer at the helm, The Maze Runner reboot is poised to take fans back into the heart-pounding world of the Glade and introduce them to a new generation of characters fighting for survival.
