Scott Derrickson, known for his work in Doctor Strange, will direct the sequel to the 1986 musical fantasy Labyrinth. The original film, starring music icon David Bowie and actor Jennifer Connelly, is popular among audiences even three decades later.

Sony announced that Maggie Levin will pen the script for the sequel. Levin is popular for writing and directing Into The Dark: My Valentine. 

The film is the story of Connelly trying to reach the centre of an enormous maze to rescue her infant brother. Bowie played the role of the villainous Jareth, the Goblin King. It was helmed by the late Jim Henson while Star Wars veteran George Lucas executive produced the 1986 film.