Anna Kendrick and Elizabeth Banks are returning to the stage for Pitch Perfect 3.
Following the release of Pitch Perfect 2, Rebel Wilson told the Los Angeles Times that a Pitch Perfect 3 was in the works. That was several months ago, only at that time Rebel Wilson was confirmed for the film. Now The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Elizabeth Banks has signed a contract to direct the third installment of the Pitch Perfect franchise.
In addition to Elizabeth Banks and Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow will reprise their roles as America’s favorite a capella singers.
Elizabeth Banks will also produce the film with her husband Max Handleman.
Pitch Perfect 2 was a major hit in the box office. The movie made $285.2 million in the box office, making it the highest domestic opening ever for a first-time movie director.
Elizabeth Banks is also expected to direct the upcoming reboot to Charlie’s Angel.
This news comes after a study showed whenever a women is a producer or director in a feature film, the number of female crew members increase dramatically.
The previous Pitch Perfect 2 filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana last year.
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