Edgar Wright To Direct, J.J. Abrams To Produce Paramount’s ‘Collider’ [UPDATED]
Another day, another super-secretive but highly intriguingJ.J. Abramsmovie. Paramount has just begun developing a sci-fi pic titledCollider, and while — surprise, surprise — the longline is being kept under very tight wraps, the talent involved definitely makes this one we’ll keep on our radar. /Film favoriteEdgar Wrightoriginated the idea, which is now being scripted byI Am LegendscribeMark Protosevich. (Slightly) more details after the jump.
[UPDATE:Shortly after we ran this story,Deadlineamended their story to indicate that Wright will, in fact, co-write and directCollider.]
There’s no word yet on who might take over at the helm. Abrams is currently in post-production onStar Trek 2and has yet to finalize his next directing gig, so as of now, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that he’ll decide to direct this one as well. Wright may be a little less likely, as he’s got a few projects lined up already. He’s preparing to shoot the sci-fi comedyThe World’s Endin October with frequent stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, and if all goes wellcould move intohis long-simmeringAnt-Manfor Marvel after that.
According toDeadline, Protosevich landed the gig after writing the screenplay for Spike Lee’s English-languageOldboyremake. His other credits includeThor,Poseidon, andThe Cell, and he’s worked with Steven Spielberg on a script forJurassic Park 4. His history is varied enough that it’s tough to gauge what exactlyCollidermight be like, but with Abrams, Wright, and Protosevich all on board you can bet we’ll pass along all the rumors and details as we get them.
