Robert Schwentke could direct comic book film R.I.P.D.
We reported just last week that McG could direct this film as a follow-up to his new project This Means War, but this new story indicates that since McG committed to This Means War, Universal still wants to move forward with the project and now Schwentke, "is back in the R.I.P.D. mix," according to the site's sources.
It was said that R.I.P.D. is a top priority for Universal and they want to start shooting the film next summer, when star Ryan Reynolds' schedule is open.
Schwentke would direct from a script by Clash of the Titans screenwriters Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, based off Peter M. Lenkov's Dark Horse Comics graphic novel. The story revolves around a younger cop who is killed on duty and finds himself in the afterlife R.I.P.D., a group of slain cops who help capture unwilling souls.
We'll be sure to keep you posted with any further developments regarding R.I.P.D. as soon as we have more information.
R.I.P.D. comes to theaters June 28th, 2013 and stars Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Bacon, Stephanie Szostak, Mary-Louise Parker, Marisa Miller, James Hong, Robert Knepper. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke.
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RojoDiablo
I like McG myself but Red looks to be sweet, so this guy should be a great replacement.
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The Soylent Green Monkey
McGEE!
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WiseGuy
Well anybody over McG is good.
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The Narrator: The Better Man
Agreed with Diaigma. However, its from the writers of CotT... don't know about this anymore.
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Summit10
no McG!!! he can stick to his commercials!
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Diaigma
If he touches something new (like this), I'm game.
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