"The Maze Runner" movie update: Following the huge success of the heartbreaking teen drama "A Fault in Our Stars," starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, producers are optimistic that the suspense thriller adapted from James Dashner's YA bestseller of the same title would follow suit.
Variety reported "The Maze Runner" movie update when it said the public reception of the film is a strong indicator that it could rake in $30 million on its opening week. The site commented that this is a remarkable amount given the slump in the US box office this summer.
Producers Myck Godfrey and Marty Bowen are hopeful that the sci-fi adventure flick would follow in the footsteps of "A Fault in Our Stars." The teen drama scored big time at the tills with a whooping $280 million worth of global ticket sales. With that, the producers have set their sights on working in more YA-based novel film adaptations after "The Maze Runner."
Another contributing factor would have to be the equally warm reception both male and female viewers gave. Both groups showed equal enthusiasm and agreement when they were asked if they would watch the movie when it opens. As reported by Variety, such an occurrence is highly uncommon, even with mega hits like "The Hunger Games," with females typically outnumbering the males who declared their intention to see the film.
An astounding fact featured in this "The Maze Runner" movie update shows males outranking the females in terms of viewership interest. There are no confirmations if the predominantly male casting of the film had made it more appealing to them because they could identify more closely with the characters. But observers have noted that the creators pulled off a successfully riveting thriller with a solid sci-fi based plot using only a $30-million budget. The plot, as reported by Variety, will allegedly be the magnet that would draw male viewers.
The Hollywood Reporter shared a surprising treat for the audience once the film opens: It will be the first film feature in Escape cinemas, which uses a unique three-screen digital panoramic set-up. "The Maze Runner" get the privilege to be the first film readied and presented for this venue.
