Greg Nicotero Joins ‘Twilight of the Dead’ to Bring Romero’s Final Zombie Tale to Life!

As Twilight of the Dead gears up for production this summer, the final chapter in George A. Romero’s zombie saga is getting a major dose of authenticity behind the scenes.

Daily Dead learned exclusively from Greg Nicotero at Living Dead Weekend that the special effects legend will lead the effects team on the upcoming film, which is based on Romero’s treatment for the zombie movie he never got the chance to make.

It’s a fitting full-circle moment for Nicotero, whose career began with Romero on Day of the Dead and later included collaborations on films such as Monkey Shines and Land of the Dead. With one of Romero’s closest creative collaborators helping bring his final zombie story to the screen, Twilight of the Dead couldn’t be in more appropriate hands.

Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) was recently cast to star in the long-awaited final chapter, which is set on a decimated earth where the last vestiges of humanity are trapped between warring factions and an evolving undead threat.

Jeruzalem filmmakers Doron and Yoav Paz (aka, the Paz Brothers) will direct: “Stepping into Romero’s world is the ultimate privilege for any genre filmmaker,” the duo previously stated. “This is more than a continuation; it’s a responsibility. We are committed to honoring his voice while delivering a visceral, terrifying, impactful experience for today’s audience that resonates beyond the screen.”

Magenta Light Studios has secured the North American rights and will distribute the film in theaters across the U.S. and Canada.

“Based on a treatment Romero developed before his death, Twilight of the Dead is intended to serve as the final chapter in the legendary zombie saga that began with Night of the Living Dead (1968) and continued through Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), Land of the Dead (2005), Diary of the Dead (2007), and (2009).