Paramount Confirms David Bruckner to Direct 'Smile 3' as Parker Finn Shifts to Producing Role
Paramount has appointed David Bruckner to direct the third installment of the 'Smile' horror franchise, with Nick Antosca writing the screenplay. Creator Parker Finn, who directed the first two films, is stepping back from the director's chair to focus on a 'Possession' remake but will produce 'Smile 3' and retain a first-look deal with the studio. The franchise has grossed over $350 million globally, and while plot details remain undisclosed, Finn has pitched the framework for the trilogy-completing film.
