James DeMonaco Returning to Write and Direct Sequel to The Purge

James DeMonaco is returning to write and direct the sequel to The Purge for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, reports Variety.

The Purge, which was made for just $3 million and stars Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, opened on June 7 and went on to earn an impressive $87 million worldwide.

The sequel is expected to begin shooting by the end of the year. Jason Blum of Blumhouse will produce through his first-look deal with Universal. Michael Bay?s Platinum Dunes and Sebastien Lemercier are also returning to produce.

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