We have now learned that Shane Black's The Predator, also more commonly known as Predator 4 will begin film this Fall! During the press rounds for his hilarious upcoming film, The Nice Guys starring Ryan Gosling and Russel Crowe, Shane Black also been briefly discussed his highly anticipated Predator sequel, which is currently slated for a March 2nd, 2018 release date. During one such interview with the Agence France Presse, Shane revealed that The Predator would begin filming this Fall, as early as September!
Black, who directed 2013 Marvel blockbuster “Iron Man 3,” confirmed shooting on “The Predator” would begin “in the latter part of the fall — September, October.
News on the upcoming Predator sequel has been scarce lately, with no real updates on the film's plot or castig decisions having come to light. The most we know so far is that the film will take place after the events of the 1987 original and will be set in present day. The return of franchise icon Arnold Schwarzenegger is possible and even expected, but currently still up in the air as negotiations take place. As new details for The Predator emerge, be sure to keep it locked to Scified!
Thanks to AvPGalaxy for the tip!
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