

The filmmakers reportedly used a combination of pre-recorded footage and visual effects to create the action-packed scene, which elicited laughs from the crowd and secured their places in the directors' seats for Final Destination 6, as it's currently known. The tension in the air was immediately lifted as the execs and producers realized that Lipovsky and Stein had pulled a stunt.

The filmmakers quickly extinguished the blaze, much to the relief of the other meeting participants, but the chaos continued when an overhead ceiling fan came crashing down and decapitated one of the directors. So why not put those people in the nightmare situation where every choice can bring about life and death - but now for themselves? We're thinking that world might be an interesting way into a Final Destination movie, and one which can also generate unique set pieces in a very credible way.Towards the end of the call, the fireplace situated behind Lipovsky and Stein became engulfed in flames and the mantel began burning, putting an urgent pause on proceedings. "We rely on their good judgment, expertise, and calm demeanor. These people deal with death on the front lines every day and make choices that can cause people to live or die," Perry said. "We're toying with having it take place in the world of first responders: EMTs, firemen, and police.

In 2020, producer Craig perry teased a storyline following the first responders, like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, putting a different perspective on the "victims" of the Grim Reaper. Because this new version of the story is based on Watts' treatment, it doesn't seem likely that it will follow a planned storyline that had previously been reported for the sequel. Given the Spider-Man: No Way Home accolades, it seems like the odds of the sequel finally happening for real are better than ever. Screenwriter Lori Evans Taylor's involvement was reported on in October, but Watts has only just now boarded the project.
