Riding high with his first Golden Globe nomination, Michael B. Jordan has even more exciting news for fans looking forward to his next big projects.
While celebrating the milestone, the actor offered a fresh update on the much-awaited sequel, I Am Legend 2, confirms that the film is still very much alive, just not arriving as soon as some might hope.
Speaking at a recent Sinners juke joint event, Jordan shared that the project is still ongoing but has been pushed down a little further.
He is currently focused on post-production for his second directorial effort after the massive box office success Creed IIIwhich grossed more than $276 million globally.
His next film behind the camera is The Thomas Crown casea new take on the stylish art heist classic.
Meanwhile, back in April, Will Smith revealed new details about Jordan’s role in I Am Legend 2which adds clarity for fans still curious about how the story continues.
Smith confirmed that the sequel follows the alternate ending of the 2007 original, the version in which his character, Dr. Robert Neville, survives.
He explained that they once considered a prequel before changing plans entirely following a key creative idea from screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.
“What we had to do was prequel, so we wanted to do prequel… And [Akiva Goldsman] was like, but wait, what if we do a new version from the alternate ending where your character is still alive, and you know, Michael B. Jordan’s character is currently the leader of a new settlement… He’s not my son… So there’s a settlement in Connecticut,” he shared, as per ScreenRant.
Fans can also expect Jordan to bring great energy The Thomas Crown case.
He has promised that this new version will capture the same charm, sensuality and excitement that made the 1968 Steve McQueen film and the 1999 Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo remake so popular.
But this fresh take promises even more edge. He says there will be “higher stakes, twists and turns.”
With a Golden Globe first, a big sequel in motion, and a stylish heist adventure on the way, Michael B. Jordan is clearly not slowing down, and audiences have a lot to look forward to.
