Beyond the Spider-Verse has found some familiar directors

We’ve heard about the long road to the third Miles Morales animated film, Beyond the Spider-VerseFor a similar long time now – hell, it was supposed to come out Earlier this year. But now we know it will take longer to return to its multiverse, and we at least know who will be leading the charge behind the scenes.

Today, Sony officially confirmed this behind It will be managed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, two of the creators who worked on Spider verse Movies from the beginning. Persichetti co-directed In the spider verse With Peter Ramsay and Rodney Rothman, while Thompson served as production designer on the original film, helping shape its now-famous visual style, he stepped in to co-direct. Defeat With Joaquim Dos Santos and Kemp Powers.

“Bob and Justin’s fingerprints are woven into the DNA of these films, and their passion for Miles’ journey shines through in every frame of his latest adventure,” producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller said in a statement. Delivery time). “There is nothing more rewarding than collaborating with creative partners with a bold vision and brilliant execution like Bob and Justin. We are thrilled to work with them again to bring a beautiful and satisfying conclusion to this story.”

It’s the story that was long The time is coming. It was first announced in 2021 alongside the first trailer for Part 2 — originally as Part 2 to Part 1– After reports appeared about Terrible working conditions on Defeatin addition to other reports alleging a prolonged restructuring of the business behind yet Earlier this yearIt now seems unlikely that we will see the film in theaters for a few more years. Fingers crossed that Persichetti and Thompson will make it worth the wait.

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