Who Wants To See The Shortlist Of Directors For DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES?


Recently it was revealed that Rupert Wyatt (who helmed Rise of the Planet of the Apes) whouldn’t be returning to direct it’s sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and now Deadline has spilled the beans regarding the shortlist of directors for the movie. The list is rather lengthy, and includes a fair few people that I’ve never heard of – but the three names that excite me from the list are Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), Rian Johnson (Looper) and Guillmero del Toro (Hellboy, Pacific Rim). Read the full shortlist below:

  • Matt Reeves (who is apparently top of the list)
  • Guillmero del Toro
  • Rian Johnson
  • J  Blakeson (The Disappearance of Alice Creed)
  • Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later)
  • Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter)
  • Juan Antonio Bayona (The Impossible)

Quite a hefty list. I would be fine with any of these choices, although I’m torn between del Toro and Johnson, as both Pacific Rim and Looper seem incredible. Who would you like to see direct from this shortlist? Share your thoughts below.

SOURCE: Deadline