Will Smith is confirmed to star in the sequel to his 2007 hit movie ‘I Am Legend,’ and Michael B. Jordan is joining him!
Key Takeaways:
- Will Smith is confirmed to star in the sequel to his 2007 hit movie ‘I Am Legend.’
- ‘I Am Legend 2’ script ready: character alive, confirms return
- ‘I Am Legend 2′ follows the book with a vampire civilization
- The ‘I Am Legend 2‘ release date has not been confirmed yet.
Will Smith has officially announced his return to reprise his original role in the long-awaited sequel to I Am Legend, alongside Michael B. Jordan, who he confirms is fully committed to the project.
The first installment, released in 2007, featured two distinct endings: one where Smith’s character dies in the theatrical version and another where he survives in an alternate ending on DVD.
Despite the confusing endings, Smith confirms that I Am Legend 2 will follow the storyline from the DVD’s twist ending, not the theatrical version.
In a March 2022 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Smith revealed that he wasn’t initially interested in returning for a sequel until he heard Jordan’s concept for the film.
“The idea came up. I can’t talk about it yet. But it’s a really, really cool concept, and he was a part of creating the idea,” Smith said. “So it was one of those I was gonna leave alone, and then I heard the idea. I was like, ‘That might work. I think we can do that.'”
But how will Smith’s character, Neville, make a comeback in the movie?
‘I Am Legend 2’ Script Ready: Character Alive, Confirms Return
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At the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, the “I, Robot” star revealed plans to discuss the sequel with Michael B. Jordan the following day.
“I have a call with Michael B. Jordan tomorrow, he said via Deadline”
He went on: “The script just came in… I’m probably giving away too much information.”
As mentioned earlier, Smith confirmed his character’s return for the sequel, despite his death in the theatrical version of the first installment.
“We’re going with the mythology of the DVD version where my character lived,” Smith said.
“I can’t tell you anymore but Michael B. Jordan is in and we’re doing it.”
‘I Am Legend 2’ Follows The Book With A Vampire Civilization
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The sequel to “I Am Legend” will closely follow the original 1954 novel by Richard Matheson.
In the book, vampires are depicted more traditionally, resulting from a widespread pandemic.
These vampires have classic traits like fearing garlic, unlike the infected Darkseekers from the first film.
Additionally, the novel explores broader themes beyond horror, such as humanity’s decline and the rise of a new vampire society.
Writer and producer Akiva Goldsman aims to delve into these themes further in the sequel, staying faithful to Matheson’s vision.
This could mean exploring how vampire society evolves in the absence of humanity, similar to the book’s ending.
‘I Am Legend 2’ Release Date
A specific release date for “I Am Legend 2” has not been confirmed yet, and fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on its theatrical debut.
