Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” Private Screening
Edgar Wright’s film The Running Man recently had a private screening at the Paramount lot. The event attracted many prominent filmmakers, including Taika Waititi, Jordan Peele, Ti West, Joseph Kosinski, Barry Jenkins, JT Mollner, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Joe Dante, and Walter Hill.
“Baby Driver 2” Script Completion
The script for Baby Driver 2 is complete, though it’s unclear if the original cast, including lead Ansel Elgort, will return. Jon Bernthal might have a more significant role this time.
“There is a script for ‘Baby Driver 2.’ That is something that actually exists,” Edgar Wright said on the Discourse Podcast. “But most filmmaking depends on factors beyond you — timing, financing, who’s available. You’re not always completely in control of those things.”
Possible Future Projects
After The Running Man, Wright’s next project is uncertain. It might be the Barbarella remake starring Sydney Sweeney or the long-anticipated sequel, Baby Driver 2. The first Baby Driver was a commercial success, grossing $227 million on a $34 million budget.
Original “Baby Driver” Cast
- Ansel Elgort
- Jamie Foxx
- Jon Hamm
- Kevin Spacey
- Eiza Gonzalez
Author’s Opinion
Edgar Wright is a visually skilled filmmaker, though his work sometimes leans towards childish and silly elements.
Summary: Edgar Wright has completed the script for “Baby Driver 2” amid uncertainty about the cast and production, while “The Running Man” showcases his strong connections with top directors.