Elizabeth Banks to Direct 'Pitch Perfect' Sequel
Elizabeth Banks will make her directorial debut with the Pitch Perfect sequel. Entertainment Weekly broke the news on Monday.
"Elizabeth originated the idea for Pitch Perfect and was instrumental in making the first film such a huge success,” Universal Pictures Chairman Donna Langley told EW. "She brings an enormous amount of energy and experience to everything she works on and we're thrilled that she is making her feature directorial debut on Pitch Perfect 2."
A sequel to Pitch Perfect has been in the works for awhile now, fueled by the fact that Pitch Perfect grossed $65 million domestically on just a $17 million budget. Banks produced the first movie in addition to having a small role in it.
Pitch Perfect 2 doesn't have a release date yet, but Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are rumored to be returning.
"Elizabeth originated the idea for Pitch Perfect and was instrumental in making the first film such a huge success,” Universal Pictures Chairman Donna Langley told EW. "She brings an enormous amount of energy and experience to everything she works on and we're thrilled that she is making her feature directorial debut on Pitch Perfect 2."
A sequel to Pitch Perfect has been in the works for awhile now, fueled by the fact that Pitch Perfect grossed $65 million domestically on just a $17 million budget. Banks produced the first movie in addition to having a small role in it.
Pitch Perfect 2 doesn't have a release date yet, but Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson are rumored to be returning.
Elizabeth Banks to Direct 'Pitch Perfect' Sequel
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