Brad Pitt to Slay Zombies in World War Z

Comic-Con announcement confirms actor will be starring in film adaptation of Max Brooks' book

By Amanda Hasaka Jul 23, 2010 4:42 PMTags
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The zombie world just got a lot hotter.

Brad Pitt has been confirmed to star in the film adapatation of Max Brooks' World War Z. The author shared the exciting news at Comic-Con and is hoping for a 2012 release.

Pitt's production company, Plan B Entertainment, beat out Leonardo DiCaprio's company for the rights and (its subsequent sequels) back in 2007. Quantum of Solace director Marc Foster is set to helm the project.

Just when we were getting tired of the whole "zombie" fad, Brad Pitt manages to find a way to make it cool again.Well played, sir, well played.

Daily 10 is at Comic-Con all week, make sure and watch at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT

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