Greatest Showman 2 Updates: Sequel Release Date & Stageshow Details
The Greatest Showman musical was very well received and talks about a sequel have been floating around for a while; here’s everything known about it, as well as the stage show version. Hugh Jackman is best known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, but he has also made himself known in the world of musicals, both on stage and the big screen. Jackman voiced Memphis in the animated musical Happy Feet, but his first proper musical role was in Tom Hooper’s film version of Les Misérables.
Jackman’s next musical was The Greatest Showman, released in 2017 and inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum, creator of Barnum’s American Museum. Although the writers took a lot of creative liberties when bringing Barnum’s life to the big screen, the film was a box office success, and it was praised for its performances, music, and overall production. The Greatest Showman also starred Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson.
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Given its financial success, many expected a sequel to be announced soon after the first film’s release, but there have been some obstacles along the way. However, those who want to revisit Barnum’s story will be able to do so thanks to the stage show version. Here’s everything you need to know about The Greatest Showman 2.
The Greatest Showman 2 hasn’t been confirmed, but it may still have a hat in the ring (pun intended) in greenlighting discussions. In February 2019, director Michael Gracey told The Sun that discussions around a sequel had already started and they were working on it, with Hugh Jackman later confirming on the radio show Steve Wright’s Big Guest that a sequel was in early development, but it wasn’t
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