Sure, thereâs already a TV show in the worksâbut news just broke that MGM is working to bring killer-doll classic Childâs Play back to the big screen.
Collider and The Hollywood Reporter both report that director Lars Klevberg (Polaroid) is attached to direct a reboot, written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury 2) and slated to be produced by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith, who worked on It. Production is supposed to begin in Vancouver this September and casting has yet to be announced.
Thereâs no official word on how this film will approach the franchise, but rumor is it would involve a âtechnologically advancedâ doll. That feels almost in step with several sequels that have taken the series and the character of Chuckyâboth of whom debuted in 1988âin campy and wild new directions. However, thereâs no confirmation if it will actually even be Chucky as the killer doll, if Brad Dourif will return as the voice of Chucky, or if series creator Don Mancini will be involved. In fact, the recent revelation of that TV series by Mancini makes it seem less than likely heâd be involved in this. But thatâs all just speculation.
If production is starting so soon, odds are answers to these questions will be coming sooner rather than later. For now though, it just seems likely weâll see Good Guy dolls killing on screen once again.
[Collider and Hollywood Reporter]
