Westworld Film Reboot in Development at Warner Bros

Warner Bros is developing a new film reboot of 'Westworld,' with David Koepp tasked to redraw Michael Crichton's original concept. This comes after HBO's science fiction series was prematurely canceled.

11 May, 18:08 — 11 May, 18:14

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The original "Westworld" television series, which aired on HBO, was prematurely canceled despite its initial success. This reboot signals a renewed interest in the franchise by Warner Bros., potentially leveraging the established IP for a new cinematic direction.

Key entitiesWestworld David Koepp Warner Bros HBO Michael Crichton

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deadlineMostly Factual6h ago

David Koepp Redraws Michael Crichton’s ‘Westworld’ For Warner Bros Film

EXCLUSIVE: After bringing Michael Crichton’s theme park vision to the screen scripting 1993’s Jurassic Park and two sequels, screenwriter David Koepp is looking to tackle another one. Deadline hears Koepp will revisit Westworld, the 1973 film written and directed by Crichton about an adult fantasy park that allows monied guests with a hankering for the […]

By Mike Fleming

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