Overview
- Warner Bros. and LuckyChap praised Chung in a joint note and characterized his departure as an amicable creative split.
- The studio has opened a search for a new director to steer the still‑developing prequel.
- Margot Robbie remains set to produce and star, with Bradley Cooper reported to be involved opposite her.
- Carrie Solomon wrote the script, and reports point to a 1960s Europe setting while plot details stay under wraps.
- Chung becomes the second director to leave after Jay Roach, a shift occurring as Warner Bros. works through a planned sale to Paramount/Skydance.