‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Teams With J.J. Abrams for Mysterious English-Language Debut
The renowned Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki, known for films like “Godzilla Minus One,” is set to make his first English-language film titled “Grandgear.” This upcoming project will be a collaborative effort between Star Trek and Star Wars director J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, along with Sony Pictures, who secured the rights after a fierce competition against other studios. Yamazaki is expected to pen and direct the movie, although it’s unclear if he will also handle special effects, a skill he has demonstrated in his extensive filmography including “Godzilla Minus One.