Horrible Bosses 2 loses director Seth Gordon
Story by Jack Foley
SETH Gordon has pulled out of directing Horrible Bosses 2.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director has withdrawn from the follow-up citing a schedule conflict. He is reported to have told leading trio Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day on Wednesday (August 7, 2013).
New Line is now hunting for a replacement as the distributor still intends to have the film ready to start shooting this autumn.
Gordon directed the original Horrible Bosses, which was released in 2011 and proved a massive hit, rossing $209 million worldwide.
His other current projects include forthcoming ABC television comedy The Goldbergs.
Related: Read our interview with Seth Gordon
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