World War Z Remake Plans Hinted, Promising a Closer Adaptation to the Original Novel
David Fincher hints at a more faithful adaptation of the original book, raising anticipation for a World War Z remake that promises to deliver a true reflection of the gripping narrative and riveting elements that fans have been eagerly awaiting
Summary
David Fincher teases that there has been talking of doing a World War Z remake that stays true to Max Brooks' original book.
The 2013 film achieved commercial success at the box office, and there were initial plans for Fincher to direct a sequel. However, this project ultimately did not materialize.
In contrast to the original film, Brooks' book presents a notable divergence, presenting a collection of interviews that occur a decade following the Zombie War.
David Fincher hints at the possibility of a World War Z remake in a recent interview with GQ. The director suggests that discussions have taken place regarding a film that stays more faithful to the original novel by Max Brooks.
"No, no. But there is some talk of doing that."
What To Expect From A Faithful World War Z Adaptation
Brooks' World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, released in 2006, bears little resemblance to Forster's 2013 movie. Apart from the shared title, the book and the final screen adaptation have remarkably little in common.
The World War Z film differs from the book in its setting and genre, presenting a more action-focused approach. In the novel, the story revolves around a fictionalized version of Brooks who is a member of the U.N. Postwar Commission. He travels the globe and conducts interviews a decade after the "Zombie War", with the accounts of individuals worldwide shedding light on the significant social, economic, and political changes resulting from the zombie outbreak.
Although Fincher's cancelled World War Z 2 film may not be revived, a more faithful remake following Brooks' original material could be an intriguing way to continue the franchise. Given that the source material is organized into distinct chapters, a TV show might provide the best platform to convey the story. The progress of these ongoing discussions for a World War Z remake remains uncertain, but an accurate adaptation of the novel poses an interesting possibility.
Source: GQ
