Will Smith and Charlize Theron Confirmed for Hancock 2
Director Peter Berg has confirmed to MTV that Will Smith and Charlize Theron for “Hancock 2.” “Everybody’s going to come back for a sequel,” Berg said.
Adam Fierro (Dexter) and Glen Mazzara (The Shield) were hired to pen the sequel earlier this summer, but it was not confirmed whether any of the original cast would be involved.
The movie that opened last summer about a drunk superhero and a publicist trying to help restore his image turned out to be a pseudo Greek Mythology when it was revealed that Smith was actually a god that can become immortal and highly vulnerable in the presence of his goddess companion, played by Theron. Peter Berg previously talked to Sci-Fi Wire, basically saying that since the story indicates he’s not alone of his kind, they could bring in another god out there for the sequel.
Hancock 2 Writers Hired!
Columbia Pictures has hired screenwriters Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara to pen Hancock 2 just a week after director Peter Berg hinted of some ideas for Will Smith superhero movie that grossed $624.4 million worldwide last year.
According to THR, the original producing team is expected to return. Story details are being kept under wraps, though the writers will work with Smith and Berg to build on the world hinted at in the first movie.
Fierro and Mazzara worked together on cable hit “The Shield”. Fierro also worked on “24″ and “Dexter” while Mazzara penned episodes of “Life” and “Crash”.
“Hancock 2″ Confirmed by Will Smith
Will Smith talked to JoBlo recently while promoting “Seven Pounds” and told them that a sequel to his superhero movie “Hancock” will “definitely” be happening.
Smith added that there are a lot of unexplored characters in the “Hancock” universe that would be perfect for a sequel. He also confirmed that “Hancock 2″ should appear in theaters in a few years.
Opened in U.S. theaters on July 2, “Hancock” earned $624 million in worldwide ticket sales on a $150 million budget (debuted atop the North American box office with $62.6 million over the July 4 three-day weekend.) It also marked the eighth Will Smith film in a row to open at No. 1.
