Universal Enlists THE EXPENDABLES Scribe Dave Callaham To Pen THE WOLF MAN

With production on The Mummy now complete, Universal has shifted its attention to one of its other upcoming Monsters Universe movies, The Wolf Man, and they've just found a new writer.

By RohanPatel - Oct 14, 2016 06:10 AM EST

Filed Under: Wolf Man

The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Dave Callham has been tapped to rewrite the script for one of Universal Pictures' upcoming Monsters Universe movies, The Wolf Man.

Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners) penned the film's first draft, which doesn't have a director or star attached just yet, although last we heard, Dwayne Johnson (Fast 8), a.k.a. The Rock, was heavily rumored to be in the running for the titular monster role. Alex Kurtzman & Chris Morgan, who are overseeing the entire Monsters Universe, will produce the feature, which will reimagine the 1941 horror classic.

The much-awaited Monsters Universe will finally launch next June with the arrival of The Mummy, which stars megastar Tom Cruise (Jack Reacher: Never Go Back) in the lead role alongside Annabelle Wallis (King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), Sofia Boutella (Star Trek Beyond), Jake Johnson (Jurassic World), Primetime Emmy-winner Courtney B. Vance (The People v. O.J. Simpson), and Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe (The Nice Guys) as Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

The reimagined universe, which is based on Universal's original Monster Movies shared universe that ran from 1931-1951, has plans to reintroduce Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, the Invisible Man, and the Bride of Frankenstein. The films are still in their pre-production stages, so not much else is known yet, but what we do know is that Universal has been recruiting some serious A-list talent, having already landed Cruise and then signing Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean) to portray the Invisible Man & Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) to play Frankenstein's monster.

Callaham's past writing credits include Doom & The Expendables and he also has a story credit on Gareth Edwards' Godzilla. His other upcoming projects include the horror comedy sequel Zombieland 2, the video game movie adaptation Mortal Kombat, and the Mila Kunis-starrer Jackpot.

So, what do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below!

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N0rrinRadical - 10/14/2016, 6:35 AM

First!

CaptainElrond - 10/14/2016, 6:36 AM

N0rrinRadical - 10/14/2016, 6:36 AM

And hasn't this already happened?

CaptainElrond - 10/14/2016, 6:38 AM

That last wolfman sucked

cbostont102 - 10/14/2016, 11:37 AM

@BillCipher999 - I enjoy Benicio's Wolf Man. I think it was a good reimagining of the the original and thought he was good but the role.

N0rrinRadical - 10/14/2016, 6:38 AM

recko they'll make some shitty Avenger type movie... MONSTERS ASSEEEEEEEEMMBLLLEEEEE!!!!

SuperCat - 10/14/2016, 6:44 AM

Mercwitham0uth - 10/14/2016, 6:46 AM

Universal is still trying with this movie monster cinematic universe? Yeah, good luck with that.

MrBurns - 10/14/2016, 6:48 AM

Better be more scary than the 2009 one. That was as scary as a bloody Looney Tunes cartoon.

cbostont102 - 10/14/2016, 11:38 AM

@MrBurns - still love the scene where he transforms I front of everyone and tips the room apart.

MrBurns - 10/14/2016, 12:22 PM

@cbostont102 - Probably the only good part of the movie. That and maybe the bit where he's walking through the fog/mist as it felt slightly (only slightly though) eerie. But any atmosphere it builds up evaporates during the third act.

MFLuder - 10/14/2016, 6:49 AM

I really hope they make these 30s-50s era type films instead of modern.

leethario - 10/14/2016, 6:51 AM

i remember as a kid being terrified of the wolf-man in Abbott & Costello meet Frankenstein, now American Werewolf in London is one of my all time favourite movies. I'm down for some monster action!

cbostont102 - 10/14/2016, 11:40 AM

@leethario - I said the same thing a while ago in another article. Abbott an Costello with the monsters is the first shared universe that I can remember.

ODanil - 10/14/2016, 6:53 AM

Aren't you guys going to report te new Kong Skull island poster?

under a black light, it shows some Godzilla easter eggs.

sKeemAn - 10/14/2016, 7:20 AM

Everytime I read something about the Monster cinematic universe (MCU2??)I get this uneasy feeling that it will be absolute $hit.

dubjon - 10/14/2016, 7:21 AM

What an awful resume

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