There is a lot of sequel news being thrown about right now, so let's get those out of the way. First up, Avatar. As most of you know, I was not a huge fan of this film and to learn that a sequel (or two) was in the works, I threw up a in my mouth a little. Not only that, but the more I read up on the plans, the more it sounds like director/writer/producer James Cameron is less and less interested in the idea of sequels. Anyways, in an interview with MTV News, Cameron had this to say,
"'Avatar 2'... we're still working on deals. We don't start the movie until we get the deals worked out," he said. "I'm making notes. I'm not sitting idle. But really, what I'm working on primarily is the novel."
He goes on to say that he'd toying with the idea of filming the two sequels back-to-back. Studios do this for two reasons: time and money. It's easier to film them both at the same time as it reduces the amount of money they have to spend on sets and the like and naturally, saves on production time in the long run.
Also on the sequel front, it seems as though a part 2 for the critically acclaimed Eastern Promises will be happening. Vincent Cassel (Ocean's 12 and Eastern Promises) told comingsoon.net that he will be joining star Viggo Mortinsen for a second go-round. The first installment was an incredible and very well acted film. I'm happy to hear of a sequel in this instance.
One more sequel to discuss here, and that is for Cloverfield 2. Matt Reeves, who directed Cloverfield, recently talked with MTV News regarding his upcoming vampire remake Let Me In and were able to squeeze some info out of him regarding a sequel to the smash hit. He does say that both he and JJ Abrams are interested in returning to the franchise but they are both wrapped up in other projects currently.
"It really isn't the moment for [the sequel] to go any further than it has, but it continues to be a priority for both of us. J.J. is very immersed in putting together 'Super 8.' He's... in pre-production and really, really passionately getting that together. And I'm passionately finishing 'Let Me In.'"
On a side note, Reeves reiterates that Super 8 has no connection to Cloverfield as many people have speculated.
Director Timur Bekmambetov who gave us Wanted has a lot on his plate and he sat down with Empire to discuss his many plans for upcoming films. He starts out by telling us that he will be working on a film adaptation of the novel "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." He says that it will not be a comedy, as one might expect, but a new take on one of the most influential people in history. I actually just finished reading this book and it is highly entertaining and am anxious to see how he portrays it on film. He also talks about a sequel to Wanted and that he does have plans to do it, but it will have to wait until after Abraham Lincoln and points out that James McAvoy will be filming X-Men: The First Class for the next several months. Some of the other films on his radar: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Moby Dick (a much more modern take on the classic tale), and Red Asphalt. Yes...this will be a film about drunk driving and he plans on filming it in 3D. That is a 3D film I can get behind. I hope that one pans out! Be sure to check out the link for several other potential projects he's got coming!
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