News: David Koepp Attached to Write Universal's "Bride of Frankenstein"

Universal‘s monster remakes are underway for a multi-franchise treatment ala the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Bride of Frankenstein has tapped David Koepp to pen the script. The film is set in the present day with the possibility to cross-over with other remakes in the universe.

Jon Mone and Jay Polidoro will oversee the project for Universal. Angelia Jolie Pitt is reported to be favored to direct and star in the film.

Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan are heading up the development of the monster franchise.

Koepp has worked in several franchises including Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible and the Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man. He most recently wrote Inferno which stars Tom Hanks and will premiere next year.

Source: The Tracking Board