Universal has decided to go ahead with their sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman with a lot less Snow White (Kristen Stewart) and a lot more Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth). With the departure of screenwriter David Koepp, the studio is now envisioning more of a spin-off with Hemsworth leading the charge. There is also no confirmation one way or the other on whether director Rupert Sanders will return. Though we try to stay out of the gossip end of this business, the well-publicized affair between Stewart and the married Sanders would make it awkward at best for a reunion. The studio declined to comment on that front. Hit the jump for more on this developing story. [Update: The story has prompted a response from Universal on the state of Stewart's involvement. Hit the jump to see what they had to say.]
[Update: Universal has released the following statement from co-chairman Donna Langley:
“We are extremely proud of SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN and we’re currently exploring all options to continue the franchise. Any reports that Kristen Stewart has been dropped are false.”
We'll keep an eye on this one to see how things shake out over time.]
THR reports that Koepp has been compensated as per his contract, since he was intended to stay on to pen the sequel. Universal seemed gung-ho to move ahead with the sequel as of two months ago, so perhaps the recent bad press surrounding Stewart and Sanders gave the studio pause. Or maybe it was just a good ...
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