67-year-old "Forrest Gump" director may shoot sci-fi film "Ares"

According to foreign media reports, Robert Zemeckis, director of "Forrest Gump" and "Back to the Future", is in talks to direct the science fiction film "Ares", which tells the story of an astronaut and his spacecraft that are forced to land in the African desert. After he reunites with his family, he discovers that the whole thing was a conspiracy and he has returned to Earth with something that can change the world.

This is Zemeckis' return to the field of science fiction films after "Back to the Future" in 1985, "Back to the Future 2" in 1989, and "Contact" in 1997.

The original script of this project was written by Captain Marvel screenwriter Geneva Devoret-Robinson. It was originally produced by MGM and Roland Emmerich and his Central City Films. The film is currently being developed by Warner, and Emmerich continues to serve as executive producer. In addition to directing, Zemeckis will also serve as producer, and Aladdin Chinese producer Dan Lin and his Rideback company are also involved in the production.

In addition to "God of War", Robert Zemeckis also has a live-action version of "Pinocchio" in his hands and is in contact with Disney. Zemeckis' "The Witches" shot for Warner has entered the post-production stage. The film, starring Anne Hathaway, will be released on October 16, 2020.