| Bennett Miller Francis Lawrence In The Mix To Direct CATCHING FIRE |
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| Tuesday, 17 April 2012 17:10 |
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After Gary Ross' recent departure from directing the adaptation of the second film in the Hunger Games trilogy, Lionsgate has been searching for a replacement. Last week, we learned that David Cronenberg, Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu were being considered to direct Catching Fire. Now, The Playlist has learned that Bennet Miller (Moneyball) and Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) are also in contention for the gig. Miller is currently attached to direct Foxcatcher, which is aiming at a fall shoot (around the time that Catching Fire will be filming); it's possible that production on the film would be pushed back if the director decides to go with Catching Fire. On the other hand, Lawrence's schedule is currently free, and would have no trouble getting right to work on the sequel (penned by 127 Hours' Simon Beaufoy). With production beginning in months, Lionsgate is currently searching hard for a director. Expect Read more: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BatFreak/news/?a=58099 |
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