His upcoming ventures or plans. - Planned undertakings he's working on
Get ready for some major collaborations! Edward Berger, fresh from his Oscar win for Best Foreign Language Film for "All Quiet on the Western Front", is now teaming up with Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt in his new project, "The Riders".
Based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Australian author Tim Winton, "The Riders" tells the story of a man, played by Pitt, on a heart-wrenching journey to find his missing wife while accompanying his young daughter. Pitt and Berger are set to make their on-screen magic for the first time in this intriguing adaptation. Filming is set to begin across multiple European locations early 2026.
Edward Berger's Projects Galore
Hailing from Wolfsburg, Germany, Edward Berger is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Sources suggest he has an exciting lineup of five upcoming projects.
Apart from "The Riders" with Brad Pitt, rumors abound about another project called "The Barrier" starring Austin Butler. If Berger's star power is unrivaled among directors, Butler's fame among actors is equally astounding.
There's another project that's generating quite a buzz - a film in the Jason Bourne series. While the title role in "The Bourne Dilemma" is yet to be confirmed, Matt Damon has hinted his intention to reprise his role as Bourne one last time under Berger's direction.
A gambling drama titled "The Ballad of A Small Player", starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton, is already in the can. No release date has been announced as of yet. Additionally, reports from industry magazine "Deadline" suggest that Berger is planning a film about Evan Gershkovich, a US journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges in 2023. sadly, this film isn't listed on IMDb.com.
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[1] Tim Winton’s Classic, “The Riders,” Heads to A24 and Berger of “All Quiet on the Western Front”
[2] Brad Pitt’s Tim Winton-Adapted “The Riders” Now in Production with “All Quiet on the Western Front” Helmer Edward Berger
[3] Brad Pitt to Star in Tim Winton’s “The Riders” Adaptation with Edward Berger Directing
[4] Brad Pitt and Edinburgh’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” Director Edward Berger’s “The Riders” Set to Begin Production Next Year
[5] Edward Berger Lineup: “Ocean’s 14” to Bourne Reboots, Matt Damon and More
Edward Berger, the director of "Conclave", is working on a project with Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Jason Bourne in a new, unnamed movie. Austin Butler is also set to star in another of Berger's upcoming projects, titled "The Barrier". Berger has a pipeline of five exciting projects, including the hyped Jason Bourne series film, "The Bourne Dilemma". Despite nothing new being listed on IMDb.com, there are reports suggesting Berger is planning a film about Evan Gershkovich, a US journalist arrested in Russia on espionage charges in 2023.
