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In a statement, Weir expressed that he has entered the final stage of his career as a filmmaker. He compared himself to a volcano, stating that he has now become "extinct" in terms of directing films. In 2022, he hinted at his retirement during an interview with SMH, where he mentioned that he was done with filmmaking.
Weir's last known project was supposed to be an adaptation of Gregory David Roberts' novel "Shantaram," featuring Johnny Depp. However, the project was later transformed into a television series starring Charlie Hunnam, which premiered in 2022. Despite his retirement, Weir has left behind a remarkable legacy of cinematic masterpieces, including "Gallipoli," "The Truman Show," and book-based film "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." As he bids farewell to the world of filmmaking, Weir wished the next generation of filmmakers good luck in their endeavors.
Other book-based films that Weir was involved with include The Year of Living Dangerously, The Mosquito Coast, Fearless, and The Way Back (book title: The Long Walk).
Source: DarkHorizons