Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Maze Runner: The Death Cure
Directed by Wes Ball
Screenplay by T.S. Nowlin
Based on The Death Cure 
by James Dashner
Starring Dylan O'Brien
Kaya Scodelario
Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Ki Hong Lee
Giancarlo Esposito
Aidan Gillen
Barry Pepper
Patricia Clarkson
Production
company
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Country United States
Language English

Maze Runner: The Death Cure (also known simply as The Death Cure) is an upcoming American dystopian science-fiction action thriller film directed by Wes Ball, based on The Death Cure, the final book in The Maze Runner trilogy, written by James Dashner, with a screenplay by T.S. Nowlin. It's the sequel to the 2015 film Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and it is the third and final installment in The Maze Runner film series.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure was originally set to be released on February 17, 2017 in the United States by 20th Century Fox. Due to Dylan O'Brien's injuries sustained on-set, it is unlikely that this release date will remain.[1]

Plot

In the conclusion to the Maze Runner saga, Thomas and the surviving Gladers prepare to face off against WCKD one last time as they fight to find a cure for the deadly disease known as The Flare that has wiped out much of the civilization all over the world. Friendships and loyalties will be tested and the fight against WCKD will also determine who will survive at the end and who will not.

Cast

Production

In March 2015, it was confirmed that T.S. Nowlin, who co-wrote the first and wrote the second film, is set to adapt The Maze Runner: Death Cure.[2]

Wes Ball confirmed that, if he returns to direct, the film will not be split into two movies.[3]

On September 16, 2015, it was confirmed that Ball would return to direct the final film.

Filming

Principal photography began on March 14, 2016 in Vancouver.[4][5] Previously it was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con International that filming would begin in February 2016.[6]

On March 18, 2016, it was reported that actor Dylan O'Brien suffered multiple non-life threatening injuries on set and was taken to the hospital. James Dashner announced on via Twitter that the production was postponed after the accident.[7]

It was revealed that the producers were "looking to" resuming filming around mid-May.[8] According to the Directors Guild of Canada's production list,[9] the film is scheduled to resume filming on May 9, and complete principal photography on July 26. On April 29, 2016, production was shut down indefinitely as Dylan O'Brien's injuries were more serious than previously thought. As a result, it is unlikely it will meet the original February release window.[1]

Release

It was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on February 17, 2017.[10] However due to Dylan O'Brien's injuries, it is unlikely that this date will be met.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dylan O'Brien's Injuries Force 'Maze Runner' Sequel to Extend Production Shut Down". Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Busch, Anita (March 4, 2015). "‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Sets T.S. Nowlin To Pen". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  3. ↑ Sciretta, Peter (October 9, 2014). "‘The Maze Runner’ Finale ‘The Death Cure’ Won’t Be Split Into Two Movies". /Film. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ "The Maze Runner 3 to begin filming in Vancouver in March". Vancity Buzz. January 18, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ A., Aliza (March 9, 2016). "'The Maze Runner: Death Cure' News And Updates: Filming Confirmed; Release Date Set On February". jobsnhire.com. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  6. ↑ ClevverTV [ClevverTV] (July 9, 2015). "The script for Death Cure is currently being worked on & will begin filming in February #ScorchTrials #ScorchSneakPeek" (Tweet). Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ Zumberge, Marianne (18 March 2016). "'Maze Runner' Star Dylan O'Brien Injured on Set". Variety. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  8. ↑ "Maze Runner Star Dylan O'Brien Healing Very Well After On-Set Accident, Will Return to Work in About Six Weeks - E! Online". E! Online. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  9. ↑ http://www.dgc.ca/bc/production_list/Production%20List.pdf
  10. ↑ Chitwood, Adam (April 18, 2015). "MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE Set for 2017 Release; Miraculously Not Being Split into Two Movies". Collider.com. Retrieved June 29, 2015.

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