Update: Deadline Hollywood reports that Akiva Goldsman will not be directing “Paranormal Activity 2,” but will be on board as an executive producer, and is helping shape the story with fellow producers Oren Peli, Jason Blum and Steven Schneider. The director’s chair is expected to be filled soon with a May start date scheduled.
Perhaps only slightly less ridiculous than the endless casting announcements regarding “Captain America,” ShockTilYouDrop are reporting that Paramount Pictures are close to confirming Akiva Goldsman as the director for “Paranormal Activity 2.”
Originally set to be directed by “Saw VI” helmer Kevin Greutert, Lionsgate did the equivalent of pouting and taking their ball game home, when they decided to exercise their option on the director, pulling him off “Paranormal Activity 2” and forcing him to direct “Saw VII” (talk about torture).
Late last month it was reported that Brian DePalma was being sought for the director’s chair, while Goldsman was pursued but “no longer linked.” Well, it looks like De Palma came to his senses, and with the sands in the hourglass disappearing quickly, Goldsman now looks like he’ll get his shot at directing the sequel.
Goldsman is perhaps best known for writing the worst Batman films ever — “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin”– and generally ruining whatever he comes near. Aside from directing some episodes of “Fringe” and “Kings,” Goldsman has never been behind the camera. But then again, “Paranormal Activity 2” could probably be directed by a highly trained monkey and the audience wouldn’t know the difference.
Original story posted 03/16/10 1:12 PM