In 2007, millions of viewers were amazed as they left the movie theater. We had just watched “I Am Legend,” and Will Smith‘s post-apocalyptic story had captivated us. Now, 15 years later, it seems that a sequel is in the works.
The first “I Am Legend” movie (based on Richard Matheson’s classic 20th-century novel) was a critical and box office success, a faithful adaptation (except for the ending, where the story was left open), and one of Will Smith’s most celebrated roles in a blockbuster production.
To the joy of many, “I Am Legend 2” has been confirmed by Warner Bros., and here’s everything we know about this highly anticipated sequel. Will it live up to the original?
Release date and cast of “I Am Legend 2”
No official release date has been announced for “I Am Legend 2,” as the project is still in its early stages of development.
The sequel was officially announced for the first time in March 2022, and Akiva Goldsman would return to write the screenplay, having also written the script for the first movie.
Although updates about the film have been scarce, as the title seemed stuck in development hell, Deadline reported in February 2023 that the project was moving forward, with Goldsman’s production company, Weed Road, securing a first-look deal with Warner Bros. for the project.
“We’re starting with two projects that are fun and very Warner; the ‘I Am Legend’ sequel, with Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan, and the ‘Constantine’ sequel with Keanu Reeves that Francis Lawrence is going to direct,” explained Akiva Goldsman.
However, the zombie-filled epic has not yet found a director. The original director of “I Am Legend,” Francis Lawrence, has mentioned the possibility of returning to the post-apocalyptic world, but he has not yet signed on to direct the project.
Currently, with the ongoing writers and actors strike in Hollywood, the development of “I Am Legend 2” will have to be further delayed from what it already has been. Don’t expect to see it before 2025.
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