Christopher Nolan didn’t want to direct The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan was “on the fence” about directing The Dark Knight as he didn’t want to be typecast as a superhero movie director. Christopher Nolan has one of the best superhero trilogies under his belt with Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises, but he once considered calling it quits after the … Read more

Cruella director Craig Gillespie in talks to direct DC’s Supergirl film starring Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El

I, Tonya and Dumb Money director Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct Milly Alcock in DC’s highly-anticipated Supergirl film. DC looks to have found its Supergirl director in Craig Gillespie, the man behind the camera for films like Cruella, I, Tonya, and GameStop stock drama Dumb Money. In Deadline’s exclusive report, the outlet says DC plans to shoot the female-led adventure … Read more

Craig Zisk tapped to direct Tulsa King season 2

Craig Zisk to direct & executive produce Tulsa King season 2, with Annabella Scirra & Tatiana Zappardino upped to series regulars. Tulsa King season 2 has now started shooting, and Deadline reports that Craig Zisk (Weeds) has signed on to direct and executive produce the Paramount+ series. It was reported last year that showrunner Terence … Read more

Scott Derrickson to direct new adaptation of The Night of the Hunter

Scott Derrickson will direct a new adaptation of The Night of the Hunter, which he will co-write with C. Robert Cargill. Scott Derrickson is set to direct a new adaptation of Davis Grubb’s classic 1953 crime novel, The Night of the Hunter. The Night of the Hunter tells the twisted story of Harry Powell, a … Read more

WIll Christopher Nolan direct an adaptation of the cult 60s TV show?

Is Christopher Nolan going to adapt the psychedellic sixties spy series, The Prisoner, into his next feature film? After earning seven Academy Awards for his latest opus, Oppenheimer, everyone wants to know what Christopher Nolan will be doing next. The short answer, of course, is anything he wants. But, buried within a Variety report about how … Read more

Gareth Edwards set to direct new Jurassic World movie

Rogue One director Gareth Edwards is in final negotiations to direct the new Jurassic World movie after David Leitch deal fell apart. From Jedi to dinosaurs. Rogue One director Gareth Edwards has been tapped to helm the new Jurassic World movie after a deal couldn’t be reached with David Leitch. The new Jurassic World movie … Read more

Bloodsport almost went direct to video

While Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Bloodsport is considered an eighties classic now, it sat on the shelf for over a year and was almost dumped. While Bloodsport, the 1988 martial arts tournament movie, is widely considered by fans to be Jean-Claude Van Damme’s best film, it almost never saw the light of day. Indeed, according to … Read more

Ridley Scott in Talks to Direct Bee Gees Biopic

The Bee Gees are still set to receive the biopic treatment, with Ridley Scott in negotiations with Paramount Pictures to direct the film, Deadline reports. The yet-untitled project, which has been in the works since 2019, has already cycled through two other prospective directors, with Kenneth Branagh initially signing on and later being replaced by John Carney. Barry … Read more

Travis Knight in talks to direct Masters of the Universe movie

Bumblebee director Travis Knight is in final negotiations to helm the long-awaited Masters of the Universe movie. Mattel’s Masters of the Universe movie hasn’t had the easiest path, but the long-in-development project has taken a big step forward as Deadline reports that Bumblebee director Travis Knight is in final negotiations to helm the movie. Although … Read more