While he probably hoped “Blue Beetle” would have had a bigger opening weekend, it doesn’t appear director Angel Manuel Soto is struggling to find a new project. In fact, he’s already lined up “The Wrecking Crew” as his next film, with two massive stars in the lead roles.
According to THR, Angel Manuel Soto is set to direct “The Wrecking Crew, a new film that is expected to star Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa. Not much is known about the film, but it’s being described as a buddy comedy. And with Bautista and Momoa involved, you can probably bet on a bit of action alongside the hijinks. Interestingly, Bautista and Momoa have publicly expressed their desire to work together and even teased a project, but it’s unclear if this is the same film.
As mentioned, Soto is probably best known for his most recent feature, “Blue Beetle.” Though the film isn’t earning as much money as hoped, the reviews are fairly strong, and Soto is coming out of this looking pretty good. Previously, he was known for the film, “Charm City Kings,” which also earned quite a bit of critical acclaim.
Also adding to the excitement for “The Wrecking Crew” is the screenwriter, Jonathan Tropper. He’s probably best known as the co-creator of the highly underrated series, “Banshee,” as well as the critically acclaimed Max series, “Warrior.” So, he definitely has some bonafides that make him a welcome addition to this crew.
It’s unclear when production on this might begin. Of course, the main culprit of this uncertainty is the ongoing WGA and SAG strikes. The main stars, Bautista and Momoa, are only “expected” to sign on, as they didn’t close deals for the film before the strikes. So, we could still see changes. However, it does appear that this will eventually get made.