Embankment Films has added a Rupert Wyatt-directed adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' acclaimed First World War novel "Birdsong" to its upcoming slate. The story follows a young English soldier, exploring his relationship with a married French woman and his experiences fighting on the frontline. Wyatt ("Rise of the Planet of the Apes") has penned … [Read more...]
Rupert Wyatt Out Of “Apes” Sequel?
September 18, 2012 by
It looks as if "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" director Rupert Wyatt will NOT be returning for the upcoming sequel at 20th Century Fox says Deadline. Wyatt’s departure is reportedly the same reason Gary Ross dropped out of returning for "The Hunger Games" sequel - namely the director wasn't comfortable hitting the May 23rd 2014 release date the … [Read more...]
Fassbender, Wyatt To Visit “Londongrad”
November 6, 2011 by
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes" director Rupert Wyatt and "X-Men: First Class" actor Michael Fassbender look to be teaming for the true story thriller "Londongrad" for Warner Bros. Pictures says Variety. Based on the Alan Cowell tome "Sasha's Story," the story revolves around former Soviet KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko who was poisoned by … [Read more...]
Wyatt Talks “Apes” Sequel Story Ideas
August 9, 2011 by
With "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" smashing all early estimates and scoring a very impressive $ 54 million opening weekend, talk of a sequel is already flying around. Director Rupert Wyatt recently spoke with Bleeding Cool about some of his potential ideas for a storyline, including a possible ode to a classic Kubrick film "'Full Metal Jacket' … [Read more...]
