Entertainment
Paul Feig in talks for new Italian Job film, reports say
Paul Feig is discussing directing an Italian Job follow-up with Paramount, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The short version
- Paramount Pictures is in preliminary discussions with director Paul Feig to helm a follow-up to the 2003 heist film The Italian Job.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The studio is actively looking to hire a screenwriter to develop the script for the project.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The original 2003 adaptation brought in $176 million at the worldwide box office.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Director Paul Feig is in preliminary discussions with Paramount Pictures to direct a follow-up to The Italian Job.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Paramount Pictures is seeking a writer to draft the screenplay for the film.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The 2003 version of The Italian Job grossed $176 million worldwide.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Feig's involvement remains subject to early negotiations, and no screenwriter has been officially attached.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
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