Don’t Expect a 'Shaun of the Dead' Sequel, Says Edgar Wright
Though zombies frequently return from the dead, Edgar Wright confirms that Shaun of the Dead will not follow that trend. The film celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, but Wright has made it clear that a sequel is unlikely.
While promoting his latest film, The Running Man, Wright told Polygon that he and his longtime collaborator Simon Pegg feel there is no creative fuel left for continuing Shaun's story. He noted that many sequels fail because the original movie already tells a complete story.
"Shaun goes from being a kind of sad sack to being a hero by the end of the movie. So it’s very difficult to start the next movie when there’s no obvious arc."
Wright’s work tends to avoid sequels aside from his Cornetto trilogy, and potentially Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. Despite this, the zombie genre itself is no stranger to follow-ups. The Walking Dead franchise has spawned numerous spinoffs and sequels, while Zombieland created a mini-franchise with a sequel and a TV series.
Moreover, sequels popping up decades later have become increasingly common, particularly from studios like Disney in recent years.
Author's Summary
Edgar Wright rules out a Shaun of the Dead sequel, believing the original’s story is complete and lacks a clear narrative for continuation.
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