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“Starry Eyes” helmers Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer will direct the sequel to 2013 thriller “Mama”.
Heat Vision, who had the news, say the duo will rewrite the current draft of the script.
Guillermo del Toro, who produced the original, and Jessica Chastain, who played the lead role, won’t be returning for the follow-up.
The original movie, directed by Andres Muschetti, told a tale of two kids, orphaned and left in the woods for five years, who are taken in by their uncle and aunt. They unwittingly also bring with them an evil force.
Scott Bernstein and Russell Ackerman are producing the new pic. Lava Bear also is producing.
Surprise hit “Mama” grossed $71 million domestically and $75 million internationally.
