Taika Waititi Is the Law, Will Direct New Judge Dredd Movie

"Taika Waititi will direct a live-action adaptation of Judge Dredd, bringing the iconic British comic to the screen with a script by Drew Pearce."

"The new adaptation aims to reflect contemporary culture while being a fun sci-fi blockbuster, closely following the original comics."

"The character of Judge Dredd has been adapted twice before, once in 1995 with a large budget and again in 2012, which received better reviews."

"Producers envision creating a franchise based on Judge Dredd, with sequels and shows across various platforms to further explore the character."

Taika Waititi is set to direct a live-action adaptation of Judge Dredd, written by Drew Pearce. This adaptation aims to closely follow the original comics while presenting a fun sci-fi blockbuster relevant to contemporary culture. The character has been adapted twice before, first in a 1995 film starring Sylvester Stallone and later in a 2012 version with Karl Urban, which was more positively received. Producers plan to create a franchise with additional movies and shows spanning various platforms.

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