Overview

• David Fincher revealed the canceled World War Z sequel would have been similar to the HBO series, The Last of Us, focusing on a father-daughter relationship amid a zombie outbreak.
• The World War Z sequel was initially greenlit by Paramount with Fincher set to direct, but production was halted in 2019 due to budgetary concerns.
• Fincher mentioned the World War Z sequel was not planned as a closer adaptation of the original book but said there's been discussion about potentially creating such a project.
• A key comparison to HBO's The Last of Us was the intended use of a little parasite in the title sequence, similar to the television series' opening.
• Despite the World War Z sequel's cancellation, Fincher views the situation positively as The Last of Us has more room to explore similar themes in its narrative.
• Despite budget conflicts with Paramount, Fincher was ready to make the World War Z sequel for less than the first movie's $190 million budget.