The original director, Brad Peyton, is attached to return at the helm while a pair of new writers is hired to pen the script.
- February 19, 2016
AceShowbiz -
A sequel to natural disaster movie "San Andreas" is in the works from New Line and Dawyne "The Rock" Johnson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Widener and Gavin James have been tapped to write script for the second installment.
The Rock is expected to reprise his role as Ray, a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot. Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario are also back as his onscreen wife and daughter respectively. They are joined by Paul Giamatti who played seismologist in the original flick.
The first film follows Ray teaming up with his estranged wife to save their daughter when a series of quakes crush Los Angeles and San Francisco. It grossed over $473 million worldwide. Brad Peyton served behind the lens and will return for the upcoming sequel.
