ZOMBIELAND 2 Director Ruben Fleischer Offers A Status Update On The Long-Awaited Sequel

ZOMBIELAND 2 Director Ruben Fleischer Offers A Status Update On The Long-Awaited Sequel

Fans were ecstatic to hear that a sequel to Zombieland was finally greenlit, but we haven't heard much since that first announcement. Now director Ruben Fleischer has finally offered some info about it.

By MattIsForReal - Sep 15, 2018 04:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Horror
Source: Fandango
Ruben Fleischer has been busy at work on Sony's Venom movie, but after that hits theaters in October, the director will turn his attention towards the highly anticipated Zombieland sequel.

The long-awaited sequel to the post-apocalyptic horror comedy was finally greenlit earlier this year and given an October 11, 2019 release date. But since that announcement back in July, we haven't heard much about the film - until this week. Speaking with Fandango in an interview primarily focused on Venom, Fleischer was asked about the current status of the Zombieland sequel. 

I'm thrilled. We're already actually starting Zombieland. I've been scouting and storyboarding and getting it going, and to get to work with that cast again is just an absolute dream come true. It's been really exciting starting to think about that movie, and to get to work with Emma, Jesse, Woody and Abigail once again is truly a dream come true. Yeah, we're just at the very early stages, but we have an amazing script, and we're going to start shooting in Georgia in January.


Not much is known about the sequel, but we do know quite a bit of time has passed since we last saw Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita, and Little Rock. Asked if we should expect a lot more zombies, Fleischer teased: "Yeah. I mean, it's been 10 years, so who knows what the world will look like at this point?"

Pretty exciting stuff and I'm sure we'll hear more as we get closer to the actual start of production. The core cast and production crew will be returning for the sequel, including the entire principal cast of Woody Harrelson (Tallahassee), Jesse Eisenberg (Columbus), Emma Stone (Wichita), and Abigail Breslin (Little Rock). Ruben Fleischer will return to the director's chair with a script from original Zombieland writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese.

Are you excited to see a Zombieland sequel?
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Menks123
Menks123 - 9/15/2018, 4:26 PM
Ok, Venom will most likely be meh...we shall see.


But I am a big fan of Ruben, and so damn excited for this sequel with the original cast returning.

Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 9/15/2018, 4:30 PM
Im probably in the minority but really didnt like the 1st one,not sure why so many like it
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 9/15/2018, 4:41 PM
@Solarkalel85 - Same here. Watched a chunk of it recently and didnt laugh or really enjoy any of it.
JohnMarston220
JohnMarston220 - 9/15/2018, 4:44 PM
@Solarkalel85 - Yeah it was an okay movie, def had its moments though lol. That Bill Murray scene made me laugh out loud, but other than that it was kind of "meh".

The only thing that peaks my interest is the cast.
Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 9/15/2018, 4:59 PM
@JohnMarston220 - i watched it once many years ago but i would guess thats the only laugh i got out of it too because i love bill Murray.
DanielPlainviewsGhost
DanielPlainviewsGhost - 9/15/2018, 5:25 PM
@Solarkalel85 - Same here as well. Harrelson was great and so was the Murray stuff but everything else? Eh.
CapnMurphy2021
CapnMurphy2021 - 9/15/2018, 8:59 PM
@JohnMarston220 - piques
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 9/15/2018, 5:17 PM
Bill Murray is dead in this universe so what’s the point of making a sequel? He was the best part of the movie.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 9/15/2018, 5:26 PM
Zombieland starts off well but by the end it's a total mess. I never really got why so many people rate it so highly.
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/15/2018, 5:56 PM
When I first watched it,I thought it was good,really funny.Haven't watched it in ages,so I may have to revisit it,see if I feel the same way.
thomashilfiger
thomashilfiger - 9/15/2018, 8:02 PM
Pretty remarkable that all four main cast members have been Academy Award nominees with Emma Stone even having her own win. We stan talent. This movie better me [frick]ing amazing and gay because I damn love the original.
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 9/15/2018, 8:25 PM
@TheDoctor1225- Just finally watched Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. And what a MEDIOCRE film. Wow, I knew it wasn't going to be as good as the first Jurassic World, but man did I not expect it to be that bad. I am very disappointed. So glad i didn't see it in theaters.

My new Jurassic Park ranking:

1. Jurassic Park
2. Jurassic World
3. Jurassic Park 3
---
4. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
5. Jurassic Park 2


I think an argument could be made that this is the worst film in the franchise, but for now I'm going to leave that honor with Jurassic Park 2. Can't believe it was worse than Jurassic Park 3, which isn't a very good film but at least it wasn't mediocre like Fallen Kingdom. Only the first film and Jurassic World are any good at all. I think by the time FK ends, it finally puts the franchise in the direction that it was aiming for since JP 3, even the 2nd film: dinosaurs roaming the world among humans. But the price to get to that point, a very mediocre film, it was not worth it at all.
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