Confirmed: Dreamgirls director Bill Condon will step behind the lens to direct Breaking Dawn, the eagerly-anticipated fourth and final film in The Twilight Saga, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.
Summit Entertainment confirmed the deal in a press release this afternoon. For his part, Condon couldn’t be more amped-up about lending his noteworthy skills to the wildly-successful franchise.
“I’m very excited to get the chance to bring the climax of this saga to life on-screen. As fans of the series know, this is a one-of-a-kind book — and we’re hoping to create an equally unique cinematic experience,” said Condon in the statement.
“I’m so thrilled that Bill wants to work with us. I think he’s going to be a great fit, and I’m excited to see what he does with the material,” Twilight writer Stephenie Meyer added.
The film is expected to go into production in Canada in November.