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Ridley Scott's Slate is Kind of Bonkers

Based on Ridley Scott's recent interview with Dazed Digital, the 87-year-old filmmaker has outlined an ambitious slate of projects. He's already had a magnificent career as the director of Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, Thelma & Louise, and more, but he's not slowing down anytime soon. Here's what we can deduce about his upcoming films.The Dog StarsScott has already wrapped his next film, the post-apocalyptic sci-fi adaptation The Dog Stars. Shot in April and May 2025, Scott completed principal photography in an impressive 34 days with cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt. Scott called it "maybe" his best work."Every movie is a discovery of who you are, and making choices about actors," he told the outlet. "Before I speak to anybody, I look at everything they've done. I cast Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, and Josh Brolin. Frequently, the biggest thing I'm good at is casting. If they're available, normally I get them."The film is set for release on March 27, 2026, per Deadline.Here's our advice for casting your next project.Three Scripts "Ready to Go"Scott revealed he has three completed screenplays prepared for immediate production.First up is his long-gestating Bee Gees biopic, which Scott hopes will be his next directorial effort. This project has been in development for some time. It faced significant delays due to a dispute with Paramount Pictures. In January 2025, Scott said in a GQ interview that the studio "changed the goalposts" on his deal, leading to a temporary standoff. "I said, 'You can't do that.' They insisted. I...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Yesterday

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