Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings Screenwriter Dave Callham is moving from the Marvelverse to the Monstroverse.
The writer, known for his action skills, has been tapped to pen the next installment in Legendary’s Godzilla/Kong monster movie series.
Recruited after its box office success. Godzilla X Kong: The New Kingdomwhich has grossed around $555 million worldwide. This is the biggest run since 2017. Kong: Skull IslandThat reached 568 million dollars. Kingdom, which is still in theaters, may be one of the most profitable (if not the most profitable) of the five films in the series, as sources say it only cost $135 million to make. Thus looking to keep the legendary monster juice going.
Directed by Adam Wingard. Kingdom and often created the story with collaborator Simon Barrett as well as Terry Russo. Legendary has indicated that he would like to see Wingard return to the director’s chair after a successful run that includes a 2021 entry. Godzilla vs. Kong. But Vanguard does not have a contract at this stage. Complicating matters, the filmmaker plans to make an original film, titled attackfor A24 this fall, before embarking on another project.
Still, Callaham knows a thing or two about Godzilla. The author wrote the initial drafts and received the story by credit of 2014. Godzilla, the movie that started the legendary monster craze. The company’s five films have grossed a combined $2.5 billion at the global box office, and last year, it expanded into TV. King: Legacy of Monsters. The show has been a hit for Apple TV+ and is now in the works for a second season as well as spin-offs.
Callaham is known for its origins. Expendables Worked in films like Action Franchise and 2021. Mortal Kombat Restart and Wonder Woman 1984. He earned praise for writing Marvel’s 2021 entry well. Shang Chi And co-wrote Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versewhich won the Best Animated Feature Oscar.
It is repped by UTA and Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment.
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