‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Next Tackling Sci-fi Epic ‘Nue’ for Producer Ridley Scott
Director Takashi Yamazaki (‘Godzilla Minus One’) already has his next project set up, directing epic film ‘Nue’ for producer Ridley Scott.
We are all eagerly anticipating Godzilla Minus Zero from Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki. Minus One immediately became a fan favorite, with many (including myself) viewing it as the best Godzilla film since the original. Now, before Minus Zero stomps into theaters, it sounds like Yamazaki already has his next project set up.
THR reports that the filmmaker has teamed with 20th Century Studios and Ridley Scott‘s Scott Free banner for the sci-fi epic film, Nue. At this time, we don’t have any plot details, but we’ll take any news we can get on Yamazaki’s next project.
Ridley Scott and Michael Pruss of Scott Free will produce, alongside Keiichiro Moriya and Go Abe from Robot Communications, and Toho-Tombo’s Georgina Pope. Scott Aversano will oversee for 20th Century. Amie Horiuchi will also serve in a producing capacity.
Said Yamazaki, “Nue has been a lifelong dream of mine. I am honored to have the opportunity to make it happen with the creative brilliance of Ridley Scott and Scott Free and the fantastic team at 20th Century Studios. I will do my utmost to ensure this becomes a fantastic movie for all to see”.
Added Scott, “We’re delighted to be working with Takashi Yamazaki and his team on this magnificent original sci-fi film for our partners at 20th Century Studios. We’ve long admired Takashi’s visionary and skillful storytelling, exemplified by his superb production of Godzilla Minus One. We’re looking forward to helping him bring this major project to life for audiences around the world.”
Despite having no idea what Nue is even about, I’m already excited just reading it described as a sci-fi epic. Because that’s exactly what Minus One is and what Minus Zero appears to be. Epic stories about human perseverance in the face of impossible odds and stunning horror. Yamazaki breathed a soul into Godzilla that had been missing from recent films. It was the first time I had cried during a Godzilla movie since the big green guy’s demise in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. Minus One was an extraordinary accomplishment, and I expect Minus Zero to be the same. Because Yamazaki is just that talented.