Peter Jackson confirms he is writing the script for the Tintin sequel

New Zealand director Peter Jackson has confirmed at the Cannes Film Festival that he is already actively working on the screenplay for the second part of The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn. Accompanied by his collaborator Fran Walsh, Jackson assures that the project is real and that he is enthusiastically returning to the world of the reporter, thus fulfilling a pact with Steven Spielberg.

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Motion Capture and Rendering: The Return of Digital Technology 🎬

The first Tintin installment stood out for its pioneering use of motion capture and photorealistic animation, a technique Jackson knows well after his work on The Hobbit trilogy. For this sequel, Weta Digital's team is expected to refine real-time rendering and global illumination, improving the expressiveness of the characters. The production will require a high volume of data and computing power, something the New Zealand studio handles proficiently.

Tintin Returns... When He Finishes Writing, Of Course ⏳

Jackson has said the screenplay is progressing, but has not given any dates. So, if you're one of those who waited 13 years to see this sequel, get ready for another round of patience. Meanwhile, Spielberg watches from afar, Jackson writes at his own pace, and Tintin is still waiting at the airport with Snowy and his luggage ready. At least, the project is no longer a myth.