Director set for 'Dances With Wolves' sequel

by Jacksta November 4th 2007, 8:12 pm

Director set for 'Dances With Wolves' sequel

Simon Wincer signs on to 'The Holy Road'
By Tatiana Siegel

Variety - 1 November 2007

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975125.html?categoryid=1237&cs=1

Simon Wincer has signed on to direct "The Holy Road" -- a sequel to
"Dances With Wolves" -- for Moonstone, Amicus Entertainment and Double
Eagle Films.

The Film, which is being presented to international buyers at AFM,
is penned by Michael Blake, who wrote the screenplay for "Dances With
Wolves" as well as the two novels on which the two films are based.

Story picks up 11 years after "Dances With Wolves" as the Comanche
tribe is in steady decline and the threat of white settlers looms. The
title "The Holy Road" refers to the transcontinental railroad, which is
a symbol of the clash of civilizations.

Wincer most recently helmed the Steven Spielberg-produced Emmy
winner "Into the West." He also directed the Western miniseries
"Lonesome Dove."