Pride & Prejudice & Zombies director Craig Gillespie talks about the film

Fresh off the news that Craig Gillespie is officially directing PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES comes an interview the director did with Entertainment Weekly where he talks about, you guessed it, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES! Natch!

Seeing how it took ages for this thing to finally secure a director it’s nice to see Gillespie so eager to talk about the project. And what exactly did the director have to say? Check it:

“I was aware the project was around, but at the time it wasn’t available. Then it became available. I was still finishing up Fright Night, but in the meantime I called my agent and said, “I want to see that script.” He said, “I’m not sure we’d be able to figure out the timing.” But I read the first 30 pages and said, “I want to do this.” It’s just such a great combination between classic literature — Jane Austen, and meshing it with zombies. The challenge of meshing those two genres is really exciting to me.”

Nice to see the guy is excited about the project. Here’s hoping it turns out pretty badass. To check out the entire interview you’ll want to head right over HERE and be sure to check back soon for more on PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES.