Cloverfield
Drew Goddard is open to return to theCloverfieldfranchise . Back in 2008 , Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot helped the creative trio of J.J. Abrams , Matt Reeves , and Goddard launch what appeared to be a standalone disaster flick with a monster bend . The originalCloverfieldstood apart from similar films thanks to a hand - held photographic camera and the success of it allowed for much more . In the years since , Bad Robot has been retrofitting movies to exist in this universe . Dan Trachtenberg’s10 Cloverfield Lanewas the first and was follow up by Julius Onah’sThe Cloverfield Paradox .
The anthology style world appears to have stop though . Paramount’sOverlordwas at one point thought to be another secretCloverfieldfilm , butAbrams support that ’s not the case . Instead , Abrams harbinger that aproper Cloverfield continuation is in development . While no creative team has been announced , it would be in the franchise ’s best pastime to get the original squad back together - and it certainly sound like Goddard is up for another risky venture .
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Slashfilmspoke with author / conductor Drew Goddard about the possibleness of him returning to this universe . Goddard wrote the screenplay for Reeves ' original moving picture and has executive produce all the subsequent accounting entry . When he was asked about the direct sequel that ’s in the oeuvre , Goddard says he is n’t involve with that projection but is receptive to doing something else with theCloverfieldbrand down the line .
" I heard about that . I ’m sure enough not currently write or directing it , but I also would n’t reign anything out . expect , I sleep together that universe . I love J.J. I love [ theater director ] Matt [ Reeves ] . I think we all feel like we desire to get the band back together finally , so … "
Even though Goddard was only the author of the first flick , his name has only develop since this film . He made his directorial debut withCabin in the Woodsand is coiffure to follow that up later on this year with the release ofBad Times at the El Royale . He ’s also persist a interfering writer with both of those films , along with writing the scripts for hits likeWorld War ZandThe Martian . He is n’t just accomplished on cinema either as he play significant function in bringingThe Good PlaceandDaredevilto air . Plus , withX - Forceon the horizon , there ’s a chance his name is only going to get get .
As far as a potential return could come , Goddard offers plenty of skill to help returnCloverfieldto aura . Goddard ’s remarks and schedule all but formally rule him out of writing or directing a properCloverfield 2 . But , if that flick is as well - received as its predecessor , then he could get involved with the third film in a few years . With known IPs predominate supreme these days , he could even help bringCloverfieldto the small covert if that ’s a path Bad Robot ever need to explore . give his endowment as a writer , director , and producer , hopefully Goddard can make a true return toCloverfieldsooner rather than later .
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reference : Slashfilm
