The Meg preliminary preparations

Shortly after the publication of the Megalodon novel, Disney bought the rights to the film and television adaptation. But the road to the screen is full of ruggedness. After Disney acquired the copyright, it did not put any actual filming plans into practice, and it was put on hold for ten years. In 2007, New Line Pictures bought the copyright from the original author Steve Elton again, and plans to release it in 2008 after the filming is completed. Subsequently, the Dutch director Jan Debont and the Mexican director Gilmo del Toro, who is very experienced in monster films, are expected to serve as directors. Unfortunately, the new line soon announced the cancellation of the filming plan, and Steve Elton, who was greatly disappointed, took back the copyright. "The Megalodon" has since become a famous hot potato in Hollywood. In 2015, Steve Elton was the first to announce that the filming plan for Megalodon will restart. Soon, the director chose Eli Ross, who is good at horror films. But due to creative differences, Eli Ross was out. In March 2016, Joe Det Durbar formally took over the directorship. Finally, twenty years after the novel was published, the film was filmed under the leadership of film and television companies in China and the United States including Warner Bros. and Gravity Media. Can be carried out smoothly. On April 29, 2021, the film starring Jason Statham stated in an interview that the sequel to Megalodon will be filmed in 2022, and he himself can’t wait to return to the ocean.