A “School of Rock” sequel is officially in the works, says Variety. Jack Black is attached to reprise his role as rock star wannabe/substitute teacher Dewey Finn who in the original film turned a class of fifth-grade high-achievers into high-voltage rock ‘n’ rollers. Richard Linklater will direct again, and Scott Rudin is returning as producer.
Mike White, who wrote the original 2003 comedy, is writing the screenplay, titled “School of Rock 2: America Rocks.”
In the sequel, Black’s rock and roll teacher character leads a bunch of summer school students on a cross-country field trip to explore the history of rock and explores the roots of blues, rap, country and other genres.
Original film was a box office hit for the studio, costing just $30 million to make and earning $131 million worldwide. No production date has been set.
