Gareth Edwards to Direct Godzilla

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Monsters writer & director Gareth Edwards is in final negotiations with Legendary Pictures to direct Legendary’s forthcoming American Godzilla movie. Monsters is Edwards’ only major film credit, but the excellent low budget 2009 film won three British Independent Film Awards for best director, best achievement in production, and best technical achievement. Legendary Pictures executives were impressed by the picture and approached Edwards with the offer to helm Godzilla.