Edgar Wright Shuts Down ‘Coen Brothers-Style’ Rumors, Confirms ‘Baby Driver 2’ Script Exists & Explains Why Filmmakers Aren’t Always In Control

Edgar Wright Confirms 'Baby Driver 2' Script and Dispels 'Coen Brothers-Style' Rumors

Filmmaker Edgar Wright, known for his precise rhythm and timing, has clarified recent speculation about his upcoming projects. In an interview on The Playlist’s Discourse Podcast about his film The Running Man, Wright dismissed reports that he and Simon Pegg are working on a “Coen Brothers-style” film.

“I didn’t hear about that,” Wright said when asked about the rumor. “Where did the Coen Brothers thing come from? I didn’t hear that.”

He explained the rumor likely originated from a stray comment that was misunderstood and built into something larger than intended.

Status of Projects and Hollywood Development

Wright offered insight into the unpredictable nature of Hollywood’s development process, noting the many projects that remain unfinished or stuck in limbo.

“Night Stalker is long gone,” he admitted. “But what exactly is the status of everything? Lots of things are in development, and [many] things are at a script stage. The development process is a long one, and some things go and some things don’t.”

He further emphasized that directors often lack control over the sequence in which their projects get made, highlighting the complexity behind getting films into production.

Confirmation of ‘Baby Driver 2’ Script

Among the developments, Wright confirmed that a script for Baby Driver 2 does exist, although production details remain unclear.

Author's Summary

Edgar Wright confirms the existence of the 'Baby Driver 2' script, dismisses misleading rumors, and sheds light on the unpredictable nature of film development and director control in Hollywood.

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