Neill Blomkamp to Direct New 'Starship Troopers' Adaptation

The upcoming film will return to Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel, diverging from Paul Verhoeven's satirical 1997 movie.

Neill Blomkamp, known for 'District 9,' will write, direct, and produce the new 'Starship Troopers' film with his collaborator and wife, Terri Tatchell.
The adaptation will remain faithful to Heinlein's 1959 novel, which explores themes of militarism, civic duty, and interstellar warfare, rather than remaking Verhoeven's satirical 1997 version.
Blomkamp's approach is expected to differ significantly from the original film's critique of fascism and militarism, focusing instead on the novel's original tone and themes.
The new project will be developed under Sony's Columbia Pictures, but no release date has been announced yet.
The 1997 'Starship Troopers' movie, though initially a box-office disappointment, has since gained a cult following for its satirical take on the source material.