Paul Feig in early talks to mount a follow-up to The Italian Job

Deadline reports that Paramount Pictures is in the early stages of planning a new project linked to The Italian Job, and that director Paul Feig is in preliminary talks to join. According to the report, the studio has begun reaching out to writers to develop the follow-up, but beyond that initial outreach, there are no confirmed creative attachments. The situation is being characterised as an early-stage development effort rather than an announced production, and Deadline’s coverage frames it as the start of what could become a more formal development process if the studio secures the right screenplay and creative package.

The one clear step Paramount has taken so far is to put the project in front of potential writers. That typically means the studio is seeking scripts or writers’ proposals to shape the direction of a follow-up. At this point, there are no confirmed story details, casting plans, or production timeline reported — only that the studio is actively soliciting writers. Because Deadline describes the effort as early-stage, it suggests writers will develop concepts that could then be refined if Feig and Paramount agree on a creative approach. Until a writer is hired and a script takes shape, the project remains in formative development.

The proposed project is being described as a follow-up to the 2003 iteration of The Italian Job.

That 2003 film itself drew inspiration from the original 1969 British picture starring Michael Caine. Deadline’s report situates the new development in that lineage, suggesting Paramount intends to revisit material connected to both the 2003 remake and the long-standing brand that began in 1969. The report does not specify whether the follow-up will continue characters or storylines from the 2003 film, only that it is being framed as a successor project.

Deadline emphasises how nascent the project remains: beyond talks with Feig and outreach to writers, nothing else is attached. That means no confirmed cast members, no announced plot details, and no production or release timetable Deadline can report. With the studio still seeking writers, public reporting has not established the creative direction of any follow-up—whether it will be a direct sequel, a reboot, or a new story inspired by the franchise.

Given how early the reported discussions are, the next likely public steps would be Paramount naming a writer or writers once a concept solidifies, followed by a formal agreement with Feig if both parties choose to proceed. Deadline’s exclusive indicates active industry interest, but until those next moves happen, the project will remain in development limbo. Observers and fans will watch for official announcements from Paramount or statements from any of the creative parties involved to learn whether the follow-up moves into production.