George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’ Script Is Complete

George A. Romero’s final zombie film, ‘Twilight of the Dead,’ has entered the production stage in collaboration with the Romero estate and LA-based financier-producer Roundtable. This movie will serve as the concluding chapter of the Living Dead franchise, offering a unique perspective on the remaining humans in a world overrun by the undead, exploring the darker aspects of humanity. The production team is actively searching for a director and considering potential cast members to bring this thought-provoking sociopolitical commentary to life.

The long-awaited ‘Twilight of the Dead,’ George A. Romero’s last zombie film, is finally in development. The Romero estate has partnered with LA-based financier-producer Roundtable to bring to life the final installment based on a treatment written by the late horror legend in 2017, as reported by Deadline.

This upcoming movie will be the seventh and concluding feature in the Living Dead franchise, which spans six movies, various spin-offs, and numerous remakes. It promises to showcase the struggles of the last humans on Earth, caught amidst various factions of the undead, while delving into the complex and dark nature of humanity. As with Romero’s previous works, the film aims to provide a thought-provoking sociopolitical commentary within a genre piece.

Suzanne Romero, the late filmmaker’s wife and estate manager, expressed her excitement and praised Roundtable for their deep love and commitment to George’s work. She believes they will do justice to the movie and honor the Romero legacy. The production team is currently in talks with potential directors and cast members, gearing up to start filming soon.

The script for ‘Twilight of the Dead’ was finalized by Paolo Zelati, who worked on the treatment with Romero, along with Joe Knetter and Robert Lucas. The movie is produced by John Baldecchi, Sarah Donnelly, Paolo Zelati, and Stephanie Caleb from Ardvella Entertainment, with Dominic Ianno, Alex Dundas, Jason Resnick, Chris Roe, and Luis Riefkohl serving as executive producers.

While a release date hasn’t been announced yet, fans eagerly await further updates from FilmSweep for the development of this epic and timely conclusion to one of the greatest horror legacies of all time.

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• Deadline: “George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’ Script Is Complete” (https://deadline.com/2023/07/george-a-romero-twilight-of-the-dead-movie-roundtable-living-dead-franchise-1235083285/)
• FilmSweep: Stay tuned for further developments on “Twilight of the Dead” (https://filmsweep.com/)
• The Wrap: “George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’ to Conclude Living Dead Franchise” (https://www.thewrap.com/george-a-romero-final-zombie-movie-twilight-of-the-dead-living-dead-franchise-roundtable/)
• Variety: “George A. Romero’s ‘Twilight of the Dead’ Offers Sociopolitical Commentary Wrapped in a Genre Piece” (https://variety.com/2023/film/news/george-a-romero-twilight-of-the-dead-sociopolitical-commentary-1234798012/)