He also hinted at Hollywood politics for keeping him out of Pacific Rim 2. He said that there was an installment of Pacific Rim that heavily involved him, but he wasn’t available. The producers refused to change the schedule that they had fixed up. He said that noncreative decisions dictated how things unfolded for Pacific Rim 2.
It has been a long wait for the fans. There wasn’t any official confirmation on whether the second installment will become a reality for over a year. Finally, they have official confirmation on Pacific Rim 2 becoming a reality.
Guillermo del Toro won’t be directing this time around. He will work on the script and will be the producer for Pacific Rim 2. Screenwriter Steven S. DeKnight will be directing the upcoming film. DeKnight is known for series like Spartacus, Daredevil and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
He has churned out the action and has quite a flair for meaty stories. There is no denying that Pacific Rim 2 is in good hands.
Pacific Rim 2 is titled, Maelstrom. The film is in production since November 2016 and will hit theaters in February 2018.
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