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Mar 16, 2024 · District 10 is a long-awaited sequel to the 2009 hit District 9, set in a world where aliens are mistreated and ignored. The director, Neill Blomkamp, has given mixed signals about its development, but the script is co-written by Sharlto Copley, who played the lead role in District 9.
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May 31, 2022 · The original director of District 9, Neill Blomkamp, reveals he is still working on the script for the sequel, District 10, and expects to release more information soon. The sequel will continue the story of Wikus van der Merwe, a government agent who transforms into an alien, and will be set in Johannesburg.
Aug 25, 2023 · Neill Blomkamp, the director of District 9, revealed that he does not know if his planned sequel, District 10, will ever be made. He said he was writing the script based on a topic in American history, but his latest video game project Gran Turismo might help its chances.
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The success of District 9 led to an uptick in productivity from Blomkamp. He directed two more sci-fi thrillers with Elysium in 2013 and Chappie in 2015. Over the years, he's also been attached to different reboots of science fiction projects. First, there was a potential Alien film that would have brought back Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. How...
Even if Blomkamp hasn't been able to stay attached to a major IP, he's carved out a name for himself with his original sci-fi tales. However, Elysium and Chappie didn't exactly light the world on fire. While the former received fairly moderate reviews and even turned a profit, the latter was critically panned and flopped at the box office. A large ...
Things seem to be looking up for Blomkamp. His latest film, Gran Turismo, was an adaptation of the popular video game, once again reuniting him with Sony, who distributed District 9. But it also looks as though District 10 might at long last come to fruition. Star Sharlto Copley recently offered an update on the sequel, saying that he's held discus...
District 10 is a sci-fi project that has been in development for over a decade, but has faced multiple setbacks and cancellations. Director Neill Blomkamp and star Sharlto Copley have hinted at a possible revival after Blomkamp's next film, Gran Turismo.
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May 9, 2023 · Sharlto Copley, who played Wikus in District 9, says the sequel could start shooting in two years. He also reveals that director Neill Blomkamp wants to time the story with current events and that the sequel might not feature Wikus.
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Mar 23, 2021 · Sharlto Copley and Terri Tatchell are co-writing "District 10." Writer and director Neill Blomkamp has said that a sequel to his directorial debut, the epic, gritty sci-fi " District 9 ," is on ...
Aug 20, 2021 · Neill Blomkamp on the New Technology of ‘Demonic’ and the ‘District 9’ Sequel. By Jenelle Riley. Courtesy of Terri Tatchell. Twelve years ago, South African-Canadian filmmaker Neill ...
