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Shift in Direction
However, when director Marc Forster was brought on board, he opted to transform Straczynski's script into an action-packed spectacle. This transition involved dismissing Straczynski and hiring Matthew Michael Carnahan to rewrite the screenplay. The new vision prioritized high-octane action over the narrative depth explored in the book, a move that Straczynski himself questioned.
The shift resulted in significant changes, notably in the climax. The initial script concluded with a massive battle in Moscow, illustrating the global ramifications of the zombie war. Instead, the film's final act morphed into a rushed and chaotic denouement that failed to provide the emotional payoff anticipated by audiences and filmmakers alike.