‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Helmer Jon M. Chu Lands a Dystopian YA Franchise of His Own With Disney’s ‘Matched’
Posted on Thursday, January 31st, 2013 by Angie Han
With studios snapping up dystopian YA adaptations left and right, it seems like every director is getting the opportunity to helm a franchise of his own. That group now includes G.I. Joe: Retaliation director Jon M. Chu, who’s just entered talks to helm Disney’s Matched.
Based on the novel by Ally Condie, the story follows a society in which all citizens’ choices are made for them — everything from what to read to whom to marry. When a chance computer glitch shows young Cassia the flaws in the system, however, she decides to try and forge her own path. Hit the jump to read more.
