The film reportedly cost Netflix $90 million to produce. Netflix, Sci-Fi, Sequels, Bright, Bright 2, David Ayer, Joel Edgerton, Max Landis, Will-Smith, Nightstream Film Festival Favorite ‘Run’ Features a Lead Performer with a Disability – Here’s Why It Matters, Remembering When Captain America Fell on That Grenade – and Created the Soul of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘French Exit’ Review: The Discreet Smarm of the Bourgeoisie [NYFF], ‘The Woman Who Ran’ Review: Hong Sang-soo’s Gently Evocative Exploration of the Feminine Mystique [NYFF 2020], ‘Clouds’ Review: A Perfectly Respectful and Perfectly Acceptable Weepie Drama, ‘The Doorman’ Review: Ruby Rose Puts a New Spin on Familiar Action Movie Tropes [Nightstream], Copyright © 2005-2019 /Film. The one upside is that polarizing screenwriter Max Landis will not be returning for the Bright sequel. But maybe the sequel could be marginally better. Battling both their own personal differences as well as an onslaught of enemies, they must work together to protect a thought-to-be-forgotten relic, which in the wrong hands could destroy everything. The film was panned by most critics for its heavy-handed social commentary, which drew parallels between real-life class and racial divisions and the tension between the different races of mythical creatures in the film. Now we have word that the streaming service is narrowing in on a director as Louis Leterrier is in talks to helm the sequel. Netflix teased the announcement with a video of orcs auditioning for the sequel. This means it was less popular than “Stranger Things” Season 2, but a bigger hit than the second season of “The Crown.”. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy. He’s shown a humble approach to the scathing reviews. When Selah found true love with Prince Torden of Norway, she never imagined she’d have to leave him behind. In its announcement of the Bright sequel, Netflix revealed that that Bright was “the highest viewed Netflix film ever on the service in its first week of release and one of the biggest originals (including sequels/additional seasons) Netflix has ever launched.” Not only that, but in each of the 190-plus countries in which Netflix is available, Bright is reportedly the number one movie, with “more people viewing the film internationally than domestically.”.

A sequel to Bright is still in the cards.. Logo Concept by: Illumination Ink. According to /Film, Bright director David Ayer revealed that the sequel was "still in development" during a panel for the Television Critics Association, adding, "We're working on it, so hopefully we'll be able to mount that up soon." “ANNOUNCEMENT: Orc auditions for the @BrightNetflix sequel are now closed. 2018 is just getting Bright-er by the minute. Thank you.

But to all the hate-watchers, to all the people who gleefully watched Bright so they could ironically tweet about it: you contributed to this. Netflix is making a sequel to Bright starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. Will Smith and Joel Edgerton are attached to reprise their roles, with David Ayer returning to write and direct the second installment. But maybe this time don’t make Will Smith spew a line like “Fairy lives don’t matter.”. Despite Ayer’s recent turn to blockbusters with Suicide Squad and Bright, the director is known for writing and directing well-crafted action and thriller films like End of Watch, and could heed the criticism of the first film to produce a better sequel. Now, I’m not denying that there are people who genuinely like the film — with the disparity between audiences and critics growing every day, people should be able to like what they like. A sequel to the critically maligned, inexplicably popular Bright has officially been greenlit by Netflix, which will bring back director David Ayer and stars Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. 1 movie on Netflix in every country, with more international than domestic viewers. Following the success of “Bright,” Netflix is moving forward with a sequel. Bright 2 is finally moving forward at Netflix.The sequel has been in development for more than two years now with few updates provided in the meantime. Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless are set as producers. All names, trademarks and images are copyright their respective owners. Here’s what you can expect to see in Bright 2. David Ayer will take over script-writing duties from Max Landis, who Netflix reportedly paid $3-4 million for his screenplay back in 2016…a script that was nearly universally panned as one of the worst parts of the film. Netflix’s ‘Bright’ Sequel is Officially Happening, Without Max Landis, Joel Edgerton to Star in ‘Florida Man’ Limited Series Based on Tom Cooper’s Novel, ‘The Brutalist’: Joel Edgerton, Marion Cotillard, and More Star in Brady Corbet’s Immigrant Drama, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Reunion Special Headed to HBO Max, ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ Remake in the Works with Will Smith and Kevin Hart Taking the Trip. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Writer Max Landis won’t be back for the next film. Have a nice day. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Will Smith and Joel Edgerton are attached to reprise their roles, with David Ayer returning to write and dire… ANNOUNCEMENT: Orc auditions for the @BrightNetflix sequel are now closed. Beyond that, Netflix has taken some heat on social media over the growing controversy and potential allegations surrounding Landis. Web design by Pro Blog Design. Set in an alternate present-day, this action-thriller directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad, End of Watch, writer of Training Day) follows two cops from very different backgrounds (Ward, a human played by Will Smith, and Jakoby, an orc played by Joel Edgerton) who embark on a routine patrol night that will ultimately alter the future as their world knows it.

But that didn’t stop 11 million people from watching the movie in its first three days of release, nor did it stop Netflix’s obnoxiously aggressive social media ad campaign. The characters have been a significant component of the film’s promotions. They also added that “Bright” is the No. “Bright” stars Smith and Edgerton as two LAPD police officers — one human, one orc, respectively — who are paired together in an alternate universe populated by fantastical creatures in addition to humans. NEXT: Brightburn Proves Zack Snyder's Man of Steel is the Definitive Superman.

Dust off your wands people! Just watch the hip video it released to announce the sequel. Bright is currently available on Netflix, while the sequel does not yet have a release date. Affiliate links used when available. Smith and Egerton are expected to return with Ayer likely back as director. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. All because the Beholder’s true mission was a secret Selah’s crew didn’t trust her to keep: transporting weapons to t. Posted on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 by Hoai-Tran Bui. Following the success of “Bright,” Netflix is moving forward with a sequel. The sequel will presumably take longer to make than its predecessor anyway (again, see the whole evil Justice League setup), so a 2021-2022 release date seems like the more realistic best case scenario. The David Ayer-directed, Max Landis-penned fantasy thriller premiered on Netflix on December 22, 2017 to abysmal reviews, with critics raking its clunky racial metaphors across the coals and some crowning Bright as one of the worst movies of the year. Read Next: Middleburg Film Festival Mixes Virtual and Outdoor Screenings, ‘Wishbone’ Film Adaptation in the Works From Mattel and Universal With Peter Farrelly Producing, ‘The Old Guard’s’ Gina Prince-Bythewood to Direct ‘Woman King’ Starring Viola Davis (EXCLUSIVE), Sony and SK Global Land Rights to ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Author’s New Novel ‘Sex and Vanity’ (EXCLUSIVE), ‘Simpsons’ Lists 50 Reasons Why Re-Electing Trump Is Terrifying in Exclusive ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Clip, Ellen DeGeneres Seeks $40 Million for Bali-Esque Montecito Compound, Eddie Murphy’s ‘Coming 2 America’ Moves From Paramount to Amazon Studios, Pedro Pascal on Fame and ‘The Mandalorian’: ‘Can We Cut the S— and Talk About the Child?’, ‘Dexter’ Limited Series Revival Ordered at Showtime, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’: Amy Adams, Glenn Close Star in First Trailer for Ron Howard’s Oscars Contender, Conchata Ferrell, ‘Two and a Half Men’ Star, Dies at 77, Kim Kardashian West Donates $1 Million to Armenia Fund Amid Ongoing Conflict With Azerbaijan, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Prequel ‘Kamp Koral’ Unveils First Look Image, Every Member of Margot Robbie and Christina Hodson’s All-Women Screenwriting Lab Has Sold a Feature Film, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep and Timothee Chalamet Join Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up’, Inside Clare Crawley's Unprecedented 'Bachelorette' Season, Joe Rogan Lists Fully Customized Bell Canyon Estate, Ice Cube Clarifies Role in Helping Trump Admin Develop ‘Platinum Plan’, The Glenrothes’ Oldest Single Malt Whisky Will Set You Back $35,000 a Bottle, Global Data Provider’s Outage Leads to Daily Fantasy Sports Upheaval, Refunds, The 16 Best Earplugs for a Sound(less) Night’s Sleep. Variety‘s Peter Debruge gave the film a glowing review, however, referring to it as Netflix’s “best original movie to date.”. Thank you. A sequel to the critically maligned, inexplicably popular Bright has officially been greenlit by Netflix, which will bring back director David Ayer and stars Will Smith and Joel Edgerton.

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