Well, last we heard of a Doug Liman-directed sequel to Edge of Tomorrow was in August 2017 (here) but now, it seems to be on the move again.
A new report has it that The Invention Of Lying’s Matthew Robinson has a cool idea for a sequel and got scripting duties while it its hoped that Liman and stars Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt will both be back too.
Cruise’s character, a public relations officer with no training, is brought to the front and finds himself caught in a time loop that resurrects him each time he is killed by the aliens. He is mentored by a tough Special Forces soldier (Blunt) who teaches him the necessary fighting skills, and learn from his previous frequent deaths until he is able to start winning. Based on the Hiroshi Sakurazaka Japanese graphic novel All You Need Is Kill, the original grossed over $370 million worldwide for Warner Bros and its co-financing partner Village Roadshow Pictures.
As we reported two years ago, the two titles being bandied about for the sequel – well, then it was a prequel – were All You Need Is Kill and, like the book it’s based on, Live Die Repeat.
Word is the actors won’t give the go ahead or sign anything until they like the script. Fair enough.
No word on if either of these title still stand but whatever happens, we loved the first movie and will be excited to get this.
Are you excited? Let us know…
Source: Deadline
Marc
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