Kung Fu Panda director John Stevenson has agreed to direct the animated sequel Gnomeo & Juliet: Sherlock Gnomes for Rocket Pictures, which will follow up the adventures of the living lawn ornaments.
The movie was first announced back in March, when Gnomeo and Juliet writers Andy Riley and Kevin Cecil signed on to write the screenplay. The sequel sees Gnomeo and Juliet hiring the great detective Sherlock Gnomes, when several of their fellows go missing.
Gnomeo and Juliet stars James McAvoy and Emily Blunt are expected to return as the title characters, although no deals have been finalized yet. As he did with the first film, Elton John will produce with his Rocket Pictures partner David Furnish. Elton will also compose new music for the sequel.
Production is scheduled to begin early next year, although it isn’t clear when they plan the movie. (Source: Deadline)