Will Smith revealed that “Hancock 2” is in improvement and teased that Zendaya could also be approached for a task within the long-awaited sequel.
Will Smith stunned viewers by dropping main information a couple of long-rumored sequel whereas chatting stay with standard Twitch streamer xQc.
The Oscar-winning actor confirmed that improvement is transferring ahead on a follow-up to his 2008 superhero movie Hancock, and he has one particular star in thoughts for a key position—Zendaya.
“There’s a very cool, actually cool Hancock 2 thought,” Smith revealed throughout the livestream.
“We haven’t even talked about it so I’m gonna offer you one little piece—Zendaya shall be being approached for Hancock 2, for a task in Hancock 2.”
The unique film adopted Smith as John Hancock, a super-powered however troubled antihero grappling with alcoholism and amnesia whereas reluctantly getting into the position of a public protector.
Regardless of combined vital response, the movie grossed over $600 million worldwide, sparking years of hypothesis a couple of potential sequel.
Whereas varied makes an attempt have been made to revive the franchise, nothing materialized.
Rumors about Hancock 2 have resurfaced periodically, with Charlize Theron—who performed Hancock’s enigmatic counterpart within the first movie—beforehand stating she would return “in a heartbeat” if the venture moved ahead.
Nonetheless, Smith didn’t present extra particulars on who may reprise their roles or when the movie may enter manufacturing.
If Zendaya is formally forged, scheduling could possibly be a problem. She is at present filming the third season of Euphoria and also will star in Christopher Nolan’s extremely anticipated adaptation of The Odyssey.
Smith additionally took time throughout the livestream to debate one other long-gestating sequel in his pipeline—I Am Legend 2.
“Me and Michael B. Jordan sat down for a couple of week, simply went by way of character stuff,” he stated concerning the follow-up to his 2007 post-apocalyptic thriller. “That’s an actual factor. I’d like to work with that dude. He actually will get it.”
The sequel is ready to disregard the theatrical ending of the unique movie and was formally introduced in 2022, although additional particulars stay scarce.
