'Smile 3' confirmed with David Bruckner as director

Paramount has officially greenlit 'Smile 3', hiring David Bruckner to direct and Nick Antosca to write the screenplay. They take over from franchise creator Parker Finn, who pitched the film's framework and will stay on as producer, while he directs a remake of 'Possession'. Bruckner's credits include the 2022 'Hellraiser' reboot and 'The Night House'. Plot details remain under wraps.