Neill Blomkamp announced early this morning that he is no longer directing MGM's upcoming RoboCop Returns, a sequel to the 1987 original film. The reason for Blomkamp's exit is due to a schedule conflict with a horror/thriller, and production on the new RoboCop needing to begin."Off Robocop. I am shooting new horror/thriller and MGM can’t wait/ need to shoot Robocop now," Blomkamp announced in a Twitter post. "Excited to watch it in theaters with other fans. N"RELATED: Peter Weller Reportedly Not Interested in Blomkamp RoboCop Reboot

Blomkamp gave an update on RoboCop Returns at the end of June, stating the script is being written. The writers behind the original film, Ed Neumeier and Michael Miner, are serving as producer and executive producer on RoboCop Returns. Also, the script the duo worked on for a previous RoboCop sequel would be re-written by Justin Rhodes -- which is notable since Rhodes penned the latest Terminator installment, Terminator: Dark Fate. That franchise, much like RoboCop, is also looking to get a new lease on life with its latest sequel.

While little is currently known regarding RoboCop Returns, there is speculation the new film will be rated-R, and will take place a year after the first film. Blomkamp has previously teased that he'd love to see Peter Weller, who portrayed the titular character in RoboCop, return for RoboCop Returns. However, it has since been reported that the actor isn't interested in returning for the new installment.

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RoboCop Returns does not have a cast or a production start date, nor does it have an official release date yet.