Brad Pitt Returning for ‘World War Z’ Sequel at Paramount With Edward Berger to Direct

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Brad Pitt will officially return to star in Paramount’s long-awaited sequel to “World War Z.”

“All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Conclave” helmer Edward Berger, who recently directed Pitt in “The Riders” for A24, has signed on to direct from a script by Dennis Kelly. Plot details for the sequel are being kept under wraps.

Pitt will produce the sequel alongside Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner on behalf of Plan B, with Berger on board as executive producer.

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