FRIDAY THE 13TH Sequel Officially In The Works!
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Jason always finds a way to come back! And considering the huge opening box office success of the new FRIDAY THE 13TH, it should come as no surprise that a sequel is already in the works. The Hollywood Reporter says that New Line and Platinum Dunes are moving forward on FRIDAY THE 13TH 2, a follow-up to the recently released reboot of the franchise.
Writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift who penned the latest FRIDAY, as well as FREDDY VS JASON are beginning work on the next installment's script. Unlike the first FRIDAY THE 13TH, the new film will not be borrowing elements from any of the franchise's previous entries, but instead go in a new direction stemming from the reboot.
The article also states, "Marcus Nispel, who directed the latest film, is a possible but unlikely candidate to helm the “Friday” follow-up; the director is believed to be fielding offers for movies across other genres." No word on if either Jared Padalecki and Amanda Righetti will be reprising their roles. (Let's hope Derek Mears will come back as Jason Voorhees!)
Since Platinum Dunes is currently prepping to begin shooting A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET on April 27th with Samuel Bayer directing, the new FRIDAY THE 13TH probably won't hit theaters until sometime in the 2nd half of 2010.
More when we hear it!
Be sure to check out our interview with the new Jason Voorhees, DEREK MEARS!
Writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift who penned the latest FRIDAY, as well as FREDDY VS JASON are beginning work on the next installment's script. Unlike the first FRIDAY THE 13TH, the new film will not be borrowing elements from any of the franchise's previous entries, but instead go in a new direction stemming from the reboot.
The article also states, "Marcus Nispel, who directed the latest film, is a possible but unlikely candidate to helm the “Friday” follow-up; the director is believed to be fielding offers for movies across other genres." No word on if either Jared Padalecki and Amanda Righetti will be reprising their roles. (Let's hope Derek Mears will come back as Jason Voorhees!)
Since Platinum Dunes is currently prepping to begin shooting A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET on April 27th with Samuel Bayer directing, the new FRIDAY THE 13TH probably won't hit theaters until sometime in the 2nd half of 2010.
More when we hear it!
Be sure to check out our interview with the new Jason Voorhees, DEREK MEARS!
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all these stupid fucking bastards need to write their own goddamn stories and stop stealing shit from previous movies. you cant just re-tell shit and claim that icon as yours, you stupid fucking talentless pricks. go get some talent of your own and come up with something ORIGINAL. stop stealing ideas!
Posted by: anonymous | March 1, 2009 05:34 AM
ugghh,the remake sucked. why make another one?
Posted by: Buffie | March 9, 2009 05:46 PM
I quite liked the remake but i agree They need to get a fucking imagination and come up with their own fucking ideas for once rather than make remakes, endless fucking sequels and comic rip-offs... What ever happened to new ideas + stories?
Posted by: Capper | March 16, 2009 08:12 PM