Screenplay by T.S. Nowlin | ||
Produced by Ellen Goldsmith-VeinWyck GodfreyLee Stollman Starring Dylan O'BrienKaya ScodelarioThomas Brodie-SangsterKi Hong LeeGiancarlo EspositoAidan GillenBarry PepperWill PoulterPatricia Clarkson | ||
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (also known simply as The Death Cure) is an upcoming American dystopian science-fiction action thriller film directed by Wes Ball, based on The Death Cure, the final book in The Maze Runner trilogy, written by James Dashner, with a screenplay by T.S. Nowlin. It is the sequel to the 2015 film Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and it is the third and final installment in the Maze Runner film series.
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Maze Runner: The Death Cure was originally set to be released on February 17, 2017, in the United States by 20th Century Fox. On May 27, 2016, 20th Century Fox rescheduled the film for January 12, 2018, allowing time for Dylan O'Brien to fully recover from his injuries sustained on-set.
Premise
In the conclusion to the Maze Runner trilogy, Thomas and the surviving Gladers prepare to face off against WCKD one last time as they fight to find a cure for the deadly disease known as The Flare that has wiped out most of the world. Friendships and loyalties will be tested and the fight against WCKD will also determine who will survive in the end.
Production
In March 2015, it was confirmed that T.S. Nowlin, who co-wrote the first and wrote the second film, is set to adapt The Maze Runner: Death Cure.
Wes Ball confirmed that, if he returns to direct, the film will not be split into two movies.
On September 16, 2015, it was confirmed that Ball would return to direct the final film.
Filming
Principal photography began on March 14, 2016, in Vancouver. Previously it was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con International that filming would begin in February 2016.
On March 18, 2016, it was reported that actor Dylan O'Brien was injured on set and was hospitalized. James Dashner announced via Twitter that the production was postponed after the accident. It was said that the producers were "looking to" resume filming around mid-May. According to the Directors Guild of Canada's production list, the film was scheduled to resume filming on May 9, and complete principal photography on July 26. However, on April 29, 2016, production was shut down indefinitely as O'Brien's injuries were more serious than previously thought. Filming resumed in March 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Release
It was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on February 17, 2017. However, due to Dylan O'Brien's injuries, the studio said that it was unlikely that this date was going to be met. On May 27, 2016, 20th Century Fox rescheduled the film for January 12, 2018, allowing time for Dylan O'Brien to fully recover.