Filmmaker Edgar Wright, known for his precise rhythm and timing, opened up about upcoming projects and Hollywood's complex development process. Despite his meticulous style, Wright admits that the final decisions on film production are not always in his hands.
In an interview for The Playlist’s Discourse Podcast, ahead of his work on “The Running Man,” Wright laughed off rumors suggesting he was working on a “Coen Brothers-style” film with Simon Pegg.
“I didn’t hear about that,” Wright said when asked about the reports. “Where did the Coen Brothers thing come from? I didn’t hear that.”
He explained that the rumor likely originated from an offhand comment that was misunderstood and spread beyond its origin.
Wright confirmed that a script for the sequel to his hit film “Baby Driver” does indeed exist, quelling doubts fans might have had about its development.
Discussing other projects, Wright candidly mentioned the frequent uncertainty in film production, citing “Night Stalker” as one that has been abandoned.
“Night Stalker is long gone,” he admitted.
He emphasized that many projects linger in various stages of development, noting the lengthy and unpredictable nature of the process.
“Lots of things are in development, and [many] things are at a script stage. The development process is a long one, and some things go and some things don’t. People don’t always understand that not all directors are completely in control of what order things get made in.”
Edgar Wright highlights the unpredictable nature of filmmaking, where not all creative decisions lie in the director’s control despite passionate involvement.
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