Paramount's Zombie Sequel Finds Its Footing, With Brad Pitt Back in the Lead

A follow-up to Paramount's zombie disaster hit "World War Z" is moving forward, with Brad Pitt set to reprise his starring role. Edward Berger has signed on to direct the project. The sequel has moved in and out of development at the studio since 2013, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Pitt's return puts one of the industry's most recognizable leading men back at the center of a franchise that has waited more than a decade for its next chapter.

With reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.