EXCLUSIVE: Amazon’s MGM division is in final negotiations to acquire worldwide rights to the Night of the Living Dead sequel that Nikyatu Jusu (Nanny) is directing for Village Roadshow Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, Westbrook, Origin Story and the late George A.
Romero’s Sanibel Films. While specifics as to the financials haven’t been disclosed, we understand that the deal has emerged from a highly competitive situation.
The Walking Dead‘s LaToya Morgan scripted the film we were first to report on, which will be released by MGM theatrically. Credited with launching the zombie subgenre, as well as the career of horror icon George A.
Romero, the original 1968 indie Night of the Living Dead is considered to be one of the most influential and profitable films ever made.
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