Keanu Reeves Shares Surprising Update On Constantine Sequel
It's been 18 years since Constantine was in theaters, but the franchise may still have some life left. While answering fan questions, Keanu Reeves, who starred as the titular occult detective John Constantine, recently shared an update about the sequel.
Constantine is an adaptation of the DC comics character of the same name. Last year, it was announced that Reeves and Warner Bros. were working on a Constantine sequel, but little has been revealed about the project. James Gunn, CEO of DC Studios, has recently reshuffled or cancelled several projects on DC's docket to revitalize the company's cinematic offerings. However, a Warner Bros. spokesperson did confirm the Constantine sequel was not cancelled last month.
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During a recent AMA on Reddit, Reeves was asked by a fan if he had spoken with Gunn about the Constantine sequel. The fan further stated that they hoped to see the movie in theaters eventually. Reeves responded, «Yes, and me too.» Constantine 2 writer Akiva Goldsman, who also produced the first film, has stated that he's working on the film's script and praised Reeves. Goldsman said the character is «very much Keanu» and credited the first film's director, Francis Lawrence, with crafting the morality of the film's universe. Lawrence is also expected to return for the second film, again serving as the production's director.
The fact that Constantine 2 is still happening is something of a surprise. Gunn has indicated that the DCU's future will not strictly adhere to one continuity, with various Elseworlds projects being in the works. So the first film does not necessarily have to be canon to the rest of the DCU. Constantine is a cult classic, but
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