'We're Wolves' Finally Begins Writing After Decade-Long Wait

After a decade of anticipation, it's finally happening: "We're Wolves," the long-awaited sequel to the beloved horror-comedy "What We Do in the Shadows," has officially started writing. Co-creator Jermaine Clement recently dropped the update, confirming that he and Taika Waititi are now actively penning the film. Fans have waited years for tangible progress on this project, first announced way back in 2014.

"What We Do in the Shadows" launched a cult phenomenon, spawning a successful FX TV series and cementing Clement and Waititi as masters of supernatural mockumentary. The original film introduced audiences to a hilarious vampire flatshare and, notably, Rhys Darby's iconic werewolf pack leader, Anton. The TV series later featured its own memorable werewolf encounters.

Clement revealed a key creative decision now facing the team. The original "Shadows" film was famously 100 percent improvised, a low-budget marvel. The hit TV series, however, relied on a tighter script with improv touches. For "We're Wolves," they're weighing their options: return to the freewheeling improv magic of the first film or adopt the more controlled, scripted approach of the show. Clement highlighted the challenge of maintaining that spontaneous feel, noting the TV show's success came from an "amazing at improv" cast. Either way, progress is progress for this highly anticipated return to the fang-and-fur universe.