Damian Chazelle | Photo credit: TIZIANA FABI

Paramount Pictures has greenlit Damien Chazelle’s next cinematic effort, marking a reunion between the director and studio behind his previous project, Babylon. While the latter, a lavish homage to Hollywood’s heyday, failed to strike box office gold, grossing just $63 million against an $80 million budget, Paramount collaborated with Chazelle. It is unnecessary.

The announcement came during Paramount’s unveiling at CinemaCon 2024. Despite the uproar, Paramount has refrained from sharing any details about Chazelle’s new project. Neither the genre, cast, plot, nor the release date was mentioned, leaving the audience to speculate. However, it is understood that Chazelle will not enjoy the same financial freedom. Babylon.

It was written and helmed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind it. La La Land And WhiplashThe untitled film will debut in theaters in 2025. Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton will produce the film under their Wild Chickens Production banner as part of their first-look deal with Paramount.

in light of Of Babylon A lukewarm reception at the box office, Chazelle has expressed reservations about getting another big budget for his upcoming project. “I won’t get a budget. Babylon Size any time soon,” he shared Talking pictures podcast earlier this year.