Followers of Keanu Reeves’ Constantine had been pleasantly shocked when it was introduced again in 2022 that the film can be getting a long-awaited sequel. The 2005 authentic appeared to solely get extra standard as time has gone on, and but, following the unique announcement, we’ve heard little or no in regards to the standing of Constantine 2.
Those self same excited followers can be forgiven for believing that Constantine 2 can be perpetually caught in improvement hell. And but, Francis Lawrence, who directed the unique film and is ready to return for the sequel, lately informed Collider that the sequel is presently nearer to turning into actuality than it has ever been. He stated…
I’ll say we’re nearer than ever to with the ability to do a sequel, which is a good factor. And Akiva, Keanu and I are tremendous, tremendous enthusiastic about it.
It appears like whereas there definitely hasn’t been a lot public dialogue of the film, the author, director and star have continued to work on the mission during the last couple of years. Late final 12 months, we did be taught that there’s apparently a script for Constantine 2. Whereas it’s unclear if the script is completed, Lawrence revealed a bit about its inspiration, saying…
We now have a fantastic concept. We now have gone by a bunch of the comics through the years and checked out issues. I’ll say that there is most likely grains from issues that we’re pulling, however in reality, most of it’s simply coming from the three of us, you realize, loving the character, loving the world, having it form of behind our minds for 20 years and simply sort of percolating on concepts, and tales and characters we love, and concepts we love.
Constantine 2 could also be taking some inspiration from the comics, however it sounds just like the staff is generally seeking to do their very own factor. Whereas that may appear to be a call that will actually upset followers, it’s truly completely in keeping with the primary film. The casting of Keanu Reeves as John Constantine was initially met with derision, and the truth that the primary film wasn’t a very trustworthy adaptation definitely didn’t go unnoticed by followers or critics.
Nonetheless, Constantine has change into one thing of a cult basic for a motive. These followers have in the end come to understand the film that it’s, so making one other the identical means is probably going the easiest way for the sequel to achieve success…. even when Keanu does determine to go blonde within the sequel.
There are nonetheless a number of particulars left to iron out. For instance, will Constantine 2 be a part of James Gunn’s DCU? We additionally nonetheless do not know when Constantine 2 will truly begin filming, by no means thoughts truly hit theaters, however it’s trying like these issues will occur, and maybe ahead of we thought.