Dylan O'Brien Had The Perfect Maze Runner Franchise Replacement Lined Up 7 Years Ago
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Dylan O'Brien found the perfect replacement for the Maze Runner franchise right before the trilogy ended, but the first film ruined those plans.
Directed by Michael Cuesta, 2017's American Assassin is a Thriller and Action film starring Michael Keaton, Sanaa Lathan, Shiva Negar, and Dylan O'Brien. The premise sees a Cold War veteran and CIA Black Ops recruit that must band together to stop a nuclear device from detonating.
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