Brad Pitt to return for World War Z sequel from Conclave director
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Paramount has greenlit a sequel to World War Z with Brad Pitt reprising his lead role and Edward Berger, director of the political thriller Conclave, taking over as director. The project marks a continuation of the 2013 zombie film and represents a notable directorial shift from the original's Marc Forster. Berger's involvement signals an attempt to bring fresh creative perspective to the franchise while maintaining Pitt's star power as the anchor.
- Brad Pitt confirmed to return for the World War Z sequel, anchoring the project with his presence from the original film.
- Edward Berger, fresh off Conclave, will direct the new installment, bringing a different sensibility to the zombie franchise.
- Paramount's formal announcement in 2025 moves the long-gestating sequel into active development.
Zombie franchises live or die on creative reinvention; Berger's prestige-thriller background could either elevate the series or struggle with its action-heavy demands.
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