Good news (I think) as it seems the Labyrinth sequel is back on again with a new director in place.
Despite the death of The Goblin King himself, David Bowie, in 2016, the plans for a Labyrinth sequel have been around for sometime with Evil Dead (2013) director Fede Alvarez set to direct.
However Alvarez left the sequel, which was set many years after the end of the 2016 classic and was a direct sequel, and had this to say: “It’s so hard to decide what’s worth your time. And what’s worth the attention of the audience. Labyrinth was something I was going to do at some point, but then I stepped down.
“I just felt… when people have a preconceived notion of what something should be, it’s very hard to succeed – to surprise them. They’re just expecting the same thing again. So I just decided I didn’t want to do things as a director that people knew already what it was. Or have a preconceived notion of how it should look on the screen. So Labyrinth would be something that people would judge that way, so I decided not to do it.”
The full interview is at the bottom of the page.
However, this wasn’t the end for the sequel as now Doctor Strange’s Scott Derrickson has picked up the reigns. You may recall (here) that Derrickson seemingly had a difference of opinion with Marvel boss Kevin Feige and left the Doctor Strange sequel and now we know what he’s moving into next.
The Labyrinth sequel will be written by Into the Dark and My Valentine’s Maggie Levin and will be produced by TriStar Pictures
While there is no casting news yet, there’s rumours that Jennifer Connolly, who starred in the original, will return as Sarah, while we’re hearing that Tilda Swinton may be in talks for Bowie’s iconic role.
All rumours at this stage, but interesting for sure.
What say you all? Would you be interested in a Labyrinth sequel? Let me know you thoughts, gang…
Source: Comicbook
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