Pacific Rim: Maelstrom

Pacific Rim: Maelstrom
Directed by Steven S. DeKnight
Produced by
Screenplay by
Story by Guillermo del Toro
Based on
Characters
by
Starring
Cinematography Dan Mindel
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
(United States)
Warner Bros. Pictures (International)
Release dates
  • February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
Country United States
Language English

Pacific Rim: Maelstrom is an upcoming American science fiction monster film directed by Steven S. DeKnight and written by DeKnight, Emily Carmichael, Kira Snyder and T.S. Nowlin from a story by Guillermo del Toro. It is a sequel to the 2013 film Pacific Rim. The film stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny, and Jing Tian. It is scheduled to be released on February 23, 2018 by Universal Pictures.

Cast

Production

In July 2012, del Toro discussed the possibility of making a Pacific Rim sequel. "We always leave ideas that were in the first draft as you go along. You know, either a set piece that was great but too expensive, an idea that was really bright, but it couldn't quite fit the structure... so we have a little stash of stuff we wanted to do that we didn't get to do. So if that's a possibility, A) I would be very happy to do a sequel, but B) a lot of these ideas, set pieces and all that, actually have in them a really good seed for a sequel."[12] On December 4, Legendary Pictures announced that it had selected Pacific Rim co-writer Travis Beacham to write the sequel, along with del Toro, though there was no comment as to whether del Toro would return to direct the second film.[13] At WonderCon 2013, del Toro expressed enthusiasm for a potential crossover between Pacific Rim and Godzilla—another Legendary Pictures Kaiju film—but stressed that no such plans were in place.[14] In July 2013, del Toro discussed the sequel, stating: "The main idea that we're bouncing off is the fact that Newt drifted with a Kaiju brain, and all Kaiju brains are connected. We say that. They are like a hive mentality. So, you know, draw your own conclusions."[15] The director has also stated the sequel will feature "Gipsy 2.0", as well as a "merging of Kaiju and Jaeger".[16] In October 2013, del Toro revealed that he and Beacham would return to write the sequel, despite the film not yet being greenlit at the time.[17]

In June 2014, when the sequel was still unconfirmed, del Toro stated that he had secretly been working on the script with Zak Penn for several months and confirmed that Raleigh and Mako would return. Beacham initially developed the storyline with del Toro, but dropped out to work on the TV series Hieroglyph.[18] Later in June 2014, del Toro confirmed that he would direct the sequel, and that it would be released by Universal Pictures, Legendary's new financing and distribution partner, on April 7, 2017.[19] A non-episodic animated series connecting both films[20] and a continuation of the graphic novel were also announced.[19][21] On July 9, del Toro announced that the design production for Pacific Rim 2 would start in August 2014, and that scouting for the location would take place in July 2015, with principal photography commencing in November that year.[22][23]

On October 16, 2014, del Toro talked about beginning production for Pacific Rim 2 in late 2015, and also mentioned the possibility of a third movie.[24]

In November 2014, del Toro confirmed that the sequel will not be an immediate follow up and will take place years after the first film, focusing on the aftermath of the Kaiju war and fate of the Jaeger technology. Del Toro additionally confirmed that the characters for Charlie Day and Burn Gorman will return, with the sequel set to feature "very different" types of Jaegers and Kaijus and that the film will be "quite a different adventure".[25]

In January 2015, Penn revealed that film's sequel will focus on the origins of Kaijus.[26]

In July 2015, del Toro confirmed that he had already been working on the pre-production of the film, and he would start filming in November 2015 in Toronto and China.[27][28] The film would be shot under working titled Maelstrom.[29]

In February 2016, the studio and del Toro himself via Twitter announced that Steven S. DeKnight would take over directing duties with a new script written by Jon Spaihts marking DeKnight's feature directorial debut, while del Toro would remain on the project as a producer.[30] Derek Connolly was brought in on May 12, 2016, to do another rewrite of the script.[31] On June 6, John Boyega was cast in the sequel to play the son of the character played by Idris Elba in the first film.[1] On June 30, 2016, it was reported that Scott Eastwood was in early talks to join the film.[2] Charlie Hunnam would not be returning for the sequel because of his scheduling conflicts with other projects.[32] On September 15, 2016, newcomer Cailee Spaeny was cast in the film for the female lead role, with Jing Tian also joined the cast a few days later.[3][4] On September 22, 2016, Levi Meaden was cast in the film, and following him Adria Arjona also joined the film.[5][6] On September 29, 2016, DeKnight announced on his twitter that cinematographer, Dan Mindel, will be working on the film.[33] On October 18, 2016, Karan Brar was cast in the film.[8] In November 2016, Rahart Adams was cast in the film.[7] On November 21, Chinese actor Zhang Jin was cast in the film, along with Shyrley Rodriguez, Wesley Wong, Lily Ji, Chen Zitong, Lan Yingying, Qian Yongchen, and cameos by Xiao Yang and Kim Jeong-hoon.[9][11]

Principal photography on the film began on November 9, 2016 in Australia, with the official title to be Pacific Rim: Maelstrom.[34][35]

Release

Pacific Rim: Maelstrom is scheduled to be released on February 23, 2018 by Universal Pictures.[36] Previously it was scheduled for an August 4, 2017 release.[37]

Sequel

On October 16, 2014, del Toro confirmed that there would be a third film.

References

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  2. 1 2 Galuppo, Mia (June 30, 2016). "Scott Eastwood in Early Talks to Join 'Pacific Rim 2'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  3. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2016). "Newcomer Cailee Spaeny Lands Female Lead in 'Pacific Rim 2' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (September 21, 2016). "'Pacific Rim 2' Adds Chinese Actress Jing Tian". Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  5. 1 2 McNary, Dave (September 23, 2016). "'Aftermath' Star Levi Meaden Joins 'Pacific Rim' Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. 1 2 D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 26, 2016). "'Pacific Rim 2' Adds 'Emerald City's Adria Arjona". Deadline. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
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  13. ↑ "Pacific Rim Sequel Already in the Works with Writer Travis Beacham (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. December 4, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
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  15. ↑ "Full Pacific Rim Interview with Guillermo del Toro". independent.ie. July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
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