Video: Work has begun on the sequel to the film "Wanted"
2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00
After doubts and painful thoughts, the bosses of the Universal film studio decided to shoot a sequel to the film "Wanted". Writers Derek Haas and Michael Brandt have already started work. In all likelihood, Timur Bekmambetov will again act as the director of the new blockbuster.
Haas and Brandt worked together on the script for the first Wanted film. The picture was released in 2008 and became the first project of this scale, filmed by a director from Russia in Hollywood. The film stars Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. Worldwide box office receipts exceeded $ 340 million.
The intention of Bekmambetov to shoot a sequel to the tape became known even before the premiere of the first part. Last year, the director began to think about the cast and even intended to invite Angelina Jolie, whose heroine died. However, Angie, despite Bekmambetov's promises to revive her character, refused to shoot. And in the end it got to the point that the project was simply closed.
Bekmambetov is now in Los Angeles, where the film “Lincoln. Vampire Hunter . The press does not yet have any information that the director is currently interested in resuming the Especially Dangerous project.
Previously, rumors circulated that Bekmambetov was planning to invite the star of "Twilight" Kristen Stewart to the main female role in the sequel. It was reported that the director met with the young actress to discuss the details of her participation in the film. It is assumed that Stewart will play one of the best assassins of the Brotherhood of Weavers, thus replacing the retired Angelina Jolie.
Now screenwriter Derek Haas says that he does not know who will direct the film "Wanted - 2". He notes that he would not refuse to work with Bekmambetov again, but he understands that he is a "busy person." According to him, the hero of James McAvoy will again be in the center of the action.
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