Treat this as a rumour still, reasons will be explained later. Last year, one of the best reviewed, critically acclaimed and financially success movie that really blew my mind – District 9 had done so much impact around. Multiple Oscar nods (although I am unsatisfy over their zero win), eventually a cult classic in few decades time, and a launching pad for both Neil Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley’s career. This year (now), there are many talks around the possibility for a sequel.
Folks at Screen Rant and MarketSaw said that the sequel could go into production as early as this autumn. No matter what the title may sounds – District 10 or District 9 2, reports continue to enlist that Neil Blomkamp and Peter Jackson will be back to direct and produce respectively.
But here is a catch – on why is should still be treated as a rumour. Number one; we used to hear that Blomkamp has acquired funding and creative freedom for his next untitled sci-fi project last year and he also said that it has nothing to do with the world of District 9. Number two; the studio TriStar and Sony Pictures have denying this reports!
Well, so far it is still a rumour after all. But, the bets are high for many are wondering what the fate of Wikus van der Merwe is? Will Christopher Johnson comes back to forge a war on Earth? I do hope Neil Blomkamp answers this quickly because I am excited for a sequel after all.
SOURCES: Screen Rant, MarketSaw