We don’t think its unfair to say that without the Fast and Furious films Vin Diesel might not be the name he is today. But its not the only franchise he’s been involved in with the Riddick films, and of course his vocal role as Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy but there’s news of an unexpected Vin Diesel sequel. And that is to reprise his role as Kaulder, the immortal Witch Hunter in a Last Witch Hunter sequel and word is that it will be fast tracked into production. Perhaps the bigger surprise is that despite announcing his retirement from acting Sir Michael Caine will return to reprise his role as Dolan in this sequel.
The original film grossed $140m off a $90m meaning that it did not really make money but the thinking by Lionsgate who will make the film is to grow IP with staying power and sci-fi fantasy spectacle elements that can overperform in the ancillary markets and create long-term library value. It does seem a bit of gamble to say the least but Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group explaimed: “The Last Witch Hunter has grown since its theatrical release into a global fan favorite, with audiences continuing to discover and re-watch it across every platform over the past decade. That enduring enthusiasm made clear there is an appetite for more stories set in this world. Vin and I have partnered many times over the years, and he is a true force in our industry. I’m thrilled to be reuniting with him as he returns to this iconic role, and excited by how advancements in filmmaking technology now allow us to economically deliver a sequel on an even more ambitious scale.”
We’ll see! ……but that’s the unexpected Vin Diesel sequel.
source: deadline
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