Here’s some news we did not expect to be reporting today: according to Deadline, a new Night of The Living Dead sequel is headed our way from (deep breath) Village Roadshow Pictures, Christine Romero, George A. Romero’s Sanibel Films, Origin Story, Vertigo and Westbrook Studios.
The film will be scripted by The Walking Dead‘s LaToya Morgan and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, whose Nanny just won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance this year (making her only the second Black female director to snag that particular prize). Here’s what she has to say about the project:
“The original version of Night of the Living Dead is still so resonant to this day. Every era has the zombie that it needs and right now, zombies reflect the ways that humans treat each other and show us who is truly the monster.”
Also involved? Christine Romero, who will be a creative overseer on the project. Says Romero:
“I am so excited by this visionary team of storytellers that have come together to expand on the premise of the original film. Revisiting the world that George and his collaborators created is going to be a treat for fans. George would have been so happy to see this happen!”
For now, the plotline of this Night of The Living Dead sequel is being kept under wraps, so there’s no telling how it might connect to Romero’s original film (or its sequels) or what sort of story it might be telling. That said, we are very curious to learn more, and will keep you informed as updates roll in on this one. Stay tuned!
