Will Smith revealed recently that Hancock 2 is officially in the works, nearly 20 years after the first film came out and they are eyeing a young A-list star to potentially join the cast.
The original film was a massive blockbuster hit when it was released in theaters in 2008. Since then, there have been plans for a potential sequel but none of them have come to fruition so far.
Will Smith Teases Hancock 2 with Zendaya Approached to Star
During his recent appearance in xQc’s Twitch livestream, Smith revealed they've been working on a "really cool" idea for a Hancock sequel.
He also shared that they are approaching Zendaya for a potential role in the long-awaited follow-up.
"There’s a really cool, really cool Hancock 2 idea. We haven’t even talked about it so I’m gonna give you one little piece — Zendaya is being approached for a role in Hancock 2," the Oscar winner said.
Smith didn't provide more details about the project including whether Peter Berg will return to direct film, which other cast members are slated to reprise their roles, or the new story that they are tacking.
While Sony has not given an official green light to the project, this is still exciting news for fans of the film as there is an indication that the sequel could still happen and likely take place sooner than expected.
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Smith also provided an update on the long-awaited sequel to I Am Legend which continues to be in development.
It was previously reported that the Oscar winner is working with Michael B. Jordan on a potential follow-up to the 2007 hit.
"Yeah, that's a real thing. Me and Michael B. Jordan, we sat down for about a week, just went through, you know, character stuff. Akiva Goldsman, is the writer, so, he's putting it together. No, that's a real thing," Smith revealed.
"I love to work with that dude. He really gets it. I work with a lot of young actors, and young performers, and it's like, there's a difference between actors and movie stars. Actors can come in and do their part well."
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