Wanted Sequel Is A Go, Writers On Board
The Wrap report that the writing duo from Timur Bekmambetov's first Wanted have been hired to pen a sequel. We also get a very rough idea of the story the sequel will follow..
It seems a sequel to the loose adaptation of Mark Millar's controversial comic series is definitely in the works as the original movie's screenwriters are on board.
From The Wrap..
The studio has hired Michael Brandt and Derek Haas to write "Wanted 2," Haas told TheWrap Tuesday -- and tweeted.
"We just always loved the 'Wanted' world and loved working with Universal and (director) Timur (Bekmambetov) on the first one, so we're excited."
"Wanted 2" is "going to take off after the events of what just happened," Haas said. "Pick up Wesley a few years later and go back in for another round."
No word on whether the original cast or director will return. Hass says that while he would love to work with Bekmambatov again, he is "a busy guy". James McAvoy played Wesley in the first movie which bore almost no relation beyond character names and basic premise to the Mark Millar comic of the same name. Angelina Jolie played the female lead and was rumored to be sought by Universal to return for the sequel despite literally having her head blown off at the end of the first movie.
Personally I found both the movie and the comic to be pretty rubbish but for very different reasons. What do you guys think? Excited for Wanted 2?
By TwitterButtons.com
DISCLAIMER: Comic Book Movie is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and...
[MORE]
DISCLAIMER: Comic Book Movie is protected from liability under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions. This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our
Terms of Service and
Community Guidelines. Comic Book Movie will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please
contact us for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. Learn more about our copyright and trademark policies
HERE.
[LESS]
Producer Marc Platt tells comingsoon.net that the script they're developing for the long-planned Wanted sequel is "getting pretty good", and the comic book creator, Mark Millar, will be involved. Check it out.
Comic book writer Mark Millar updates on the planned big screen adaptations of The Secret Service and Superior as well as Wanted 2, confirming Michael Caine's role in the former and that filming begins in a few weeks.
In a new interview, the Scottish actor reveals that he is actually yet to read the script for X-Men: Days Of Future Past. He also calls his involvement with The Crow reboot just "rumor mill stuff" and gives an update on the status of the Wanted sequel..
Wanted co-writer Derek Haas, who is currently working on the script for the sequel, reveals that a new female character will be introduced alongside James McAvoy's Wesley Gibson. Read on for further details.
Director Timur Bekmambetov discusses the sequel to 2008's Wanted and gives a hint to where the follow-up story will go. It appears that Angelina Jolie won't be miraculously returning.
After several attempts to get a new project based on classic '80s horror The Lost Boys off the ground, Warner Bros. is trying again with a big screen reboot, and two main cast members are already in place.
With speculation running rampant about Venom: Let There Be Carnage's supposedly unmissable post-credits scene, a new teaser from Sony Pictures hints at Eddie Brock's universe "expanding" in a big way.
Netflix's live-action adaptation of popular anime Cowboy Bebop is set to hit the streamer this November, and we now have a new look at series lead John Cho as the ultra-cool Spike Spiegel. Check it out...
Andrew Garfield has opened up on what led to him deciding to play Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, admitting he was well aware heading in how his career would be affected by Peter Parker.
Another leftover from the Marvel Television era, Hit-Monkey is coming to Disney+ this November, and we now have a first look at the animated series from Josh Gordon and Will Speck. Check it out here...
The first trailer for Hawkeye arrived online this week, and we now have a new still from the Disney+ series showcasing a team-up between Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) and Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld).
Simu Liu is the latest celebrity that social media has decided to attempt to "cancel," but it turns out that context is key here, and much of what he once posted on Reddit has actually been misinterpreted.
Dune began its international rollout last night in France and several other markets, and based on these figures, Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic could be looking at a $40 million opening weekend.