Star James McAvoy discusses why Want 2 Not yet come to life. Based on the comic book miniseries by Mark Miller and JG Jones, the original movie also starred Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman, where McAvoy portrays the main protagonist who joins a secret order of assassins. After the movie was a critical and commercial success, there was hope for a sequel, but for 16 years the film faced constant setbacks with its script.
talking to The Hollywood ReporterMcAvoy solved the problem Want 2Its development, the audience’s love for the original movie, and whether they are considering a return. I blamed the delay on the scriptsExplains that many have come his way, but none have made him feel confident enough to take the next step. While receiving love for the movie from fans, especially the younger generation, The star now believes he is too old to play Wesley. Read his full comments below:
There were a few scripts that came my way for sequels, but they weren’t strong enough, so they never happened. If there’s a script that absolutely rocks, then, yes, I’ll be disappointed. But we created something that I’m really proud of. Timur [Bekmambetov] It was really proud. The studio was really proud of it. Everyone was really excited by it, and it kind of stood the test of time. It’s always on streamers and people are always watching it. I still get so much love for it from young people who weren’t alive then. So I’m proud of what we’ve done, and I don’t want to tarnish it by doing something that wasn’t strong enough. And, look, I’m old enough to play Wesley now. It is now a young man’s role.
What could be about wanted 2?
Is James McAvoy really too old for that? Want 2?
Although a strong script for it is yet to materialize, a story for it Want 2 As already discussed. Miller himself suggested that a sequel could expand the franchise’s lore And introduce the rest of the assassin brothers. There are five in the comic book. Along with that, action thrillers also got success John Wick There’s plenty of room for franchises, assassins, and expansive world-building.
In particular, McAvoy may have room to return as Wesley. I gave a solid performance in the 2008 film, so His absence from the sequel may be disappointing for some viewers. A lot of time has passed since then wantedIt would be weird to see McAvoy as the main character because of his age. However, he may play a mentor-like role, perhaps the new, unformed leader of a new fraternity.
The failure of sequels can be attributed to the absence of a script strong enough to carry the story forward, not lack of interest, hence a sequel.
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Not completely out of the cards and neither is a McAvoy return.
It is important to note that McAvoy is now 45 years old. His age is not an issue, but the delay of sixteen years is much more significant. Rebooting the series may not be the best option, as many viewers are still familiar with McAvoy’s Wesley and want to know his whereabouts. D Want 2 The script remains an issue, but that doesn’t mean McAvoy should be out of the conversation to return just yet.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter