A script writer has also reportedly been secured.
Last month, a Legendary Entertainment rep mentioned how a sequel to the Detective Pikachu movie was still in "active development". If this wasn't convincing enough, we've now got another development.
According to a Deadline report, Portlandia co-creator Jonathan Krisel is currently in negotiations to direct the live-action sequel starring Pikachu. Along with this, Chris Galetta (The Kings of Summer) is apparently taking on the script-writing duties.
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