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The talk then shifts to a recent rumor: Taika Waititi being attached to direct a new Judge Dread movie, stirring both curiosity and confusion. The headlines suggested a major project was underway, but the reality is far more subdued. As confirmed by Variety, Waititi is indeed attached as a director, with Drew Pierce set to adapt the screenplay.
However, there's a caveat: no studio or funding has been secured yet. The project is still shopping around Hollywood, which signals it's far from a greenlit production. Many fans and industry insiders express skepticism about Waititi’s involvement, citing his previous work’s tone—quirky, humorous, and lighthearted—as incompatible with the dark, gritty world of Dread.