Let’s start by discussing the less favorable part of the situation, but remember it’s still mostly good news in the grand scheme of things. Now, let’s explore where the “Talk to Me 2” narrative might be headed next. Shall we light a candle…?
As a passionate movie buff, I was fortunate to witness Ritchie being one of the pioneering directors to team up with Statham during our early days in Hollywood. He gave me my first break in his groundbreaking debut film, “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.” Over the following years, Statham graced the screen in a variety of genres. Yet, everything shifted when he was picked to play Frank Martin in “The Transporter.” This action trilogy, widely regarded as one of the finest of the 21st century, showcased Statham’s exceptional skills in stunt work and catapulted him into a sought-after name for action roles. For a franchise that continues to spawn sequels and reboots, and frequently features in broader conversations about martial arts films, it significantly boosted Statham’s career trajectory.
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, following his acclaimed festive action thriller Carry-On, now streaming on Netflix, and written by Brad Ingelsby, the upcoming film Run All Night features Joel Kinnaman, Common, and Ed Harris along with Liam Neeson. In this movie, Neeson reprises his role as a hitman who is compelled to flee with his son after inadvertently killing a mob boss. The film is set to release on June 1st, and for more details, you can read the official synopsis provided below.
In wrapping up the Mission: Impossible franchise, there are numerous intricate Easter eggs and crucial narrative links that skillfully tie in with the preceding sequels. Unlike other films in the series, these connections aren’t overt; instead, they revolve around recurring characters and subtly expanding on the legendary missions undertaken by Ethan Hunt and his IMF team. However, The Final Reckoning adopts a unique method, providing viewers with direct glimpses of familiar scenes from the past.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Ritchson has been tapped for an upcoming action-packed movie titled “Fortune.” At present, the film is in discussions with Skydance regarding its production. The screenplay was written by Neil Widener and Gavin James, inspired by their short story, and will be produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Ritchson himself. Andrew Schneider serves as an executive producer. As of now, the complete plotline and character specifics are still under wraps.
As of April 2023, news emerged that a new project for Animaniacs was in its initial stages at 20th Century Studios. Vaughn was slated to reprise his role, and Jordan VanDina, the writer behind the Animaniacs revival, was tasked with writing the script. However, since then, there have been no further updates about this project. In a recent interview, Vaughn shared that while they’ve developed a “solid” concept for the storyline, nothing has been officially finalized yet.