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Steven Soderbergh Wants To Make “Terrifying” Post-Covid ‘Contagion’ Sequel Without Being “Irresponsible”


Nearly 15 years and a worldwide pandemic later, Steven Soderbergh has considered revisiting one of his most relevant titles.

Jude Law in 'Contagion' (2011)Claudette Barius/Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection The Oscar-winning director recently teased a followup to his 2011 public health thriller Contagion, noting he wants to be “responsible” with the post- Covid sequel without making it “feel predictable.” Featuring a star-studded ensemble, Contagion stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Beth Emhoff, a business woman who suddenly falls ill upon her return from a work trip to Hong Kong, dying two days later. The film also stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Laurence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Bryan Cranston, Elliott Gould, Demetri Martin, Sanaa Lathan and Jennifer Ehle.

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