Will Smith has confirmed the development of the sequel to a cult film he starred in 16 years ago. He will be back in the cast even though his character died at the end of the first part’s plot. The 55-year-old actor revealed more details about the project.
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The sequel to the film “I Am Legend”, which was announced some time ago, is actually in preparation! The status of the project, headlined by Michael B. Jordan and Will Smith, has moved from rumor to official information. It was Robert Neville’s interpreter himself who confirmed the news just during the third edition of the Red Sea Film Festival. “I have to call Michael B. Jordan tomorrow. The script is just finished. And I’m probably already saying too much,” revealed Will Smith, before explaining how his character can return in “I am a legend 2” and experienced a catastrophic fate in the original part.
I Am Legend 2 will take place after the original film’s alternate ending
“I Am Legend” had not just one conclusion, but two! And as Will Smith revealed: “Only a true film fan could know that.” On the film’s DVD “There was an alternate version of the ending where my character lived.”. “We start from the mythology of the DVD version. I can’t tell you anything more, but Michael will be there and we’ll do it together,” added Will Smith. At the moment it is still too early to hope for a release date, as I Am Legend 2 has not yet entered the production phase. Will Smith used this interview to discuss his ambitions for his acting career.
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Will Smith: “I wanted to make good, successful films”
If Will Smith is considered one of the best actors in Hollywood, it’s because he gives 100% of himself in every film or series he stars in. The actor assured that he chooses his projects not based on their blockbuster status, but based on the message they send, be it for him or for the public: “I used to want to make good blockbuster films, or blockbusters that were .” Good. Today, for me, the concept of a blockbuster is your heart – the block that is broken is your heart, your heart opens to the experience of the film. C “That’s what I’ve always focused on; “Even with films like mine.” On the Legend you can achieve a real performance in the middle of a special effects film.”
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