Will E.T. 2 Ever Happen? Elliot Actor Henry Thomas Responds
Henry Thomas explains why a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will likely never happen. Steven Spielberg’s classic E.T. sees then 9-year-old Thomas star in only his second film as Elliot, a boy who forms a powerful bond with an alien stranded on Earth. E.T. surpassed George Lucas’ original Star Wars and became the highest-grossing movie of all time in 1982 (before being usurped by Spielberg's own Jurassic Park in 1993).
Nearly 40 years after E.T.’s tearful goodbye, Thanksgiving 2019 saw the extraterrestrial leave home once again. The character returned in a “Home for the Holidays” commercial from Comcast Xfinity. The 4-minute advertisement depicts a technologically advanced present (benefiting from that first encounter) where a now-grown Elliot has a family, but still possesses an affinity for his alien friend and a good bike ride. When the ad aired, many thought it was a teaser for an E.T. sequel. Even though it wasn’t, some still wonder if that concept could ever be explored.
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In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, the now 50-year-old Thomas was asked about successful sequels to films from yesteryear, like Top Gun: Maverick, and what they might mean for E.T. According to Thomas, it’s unlikely Spielberg himself will ever revisit E.T., with Comcast Xfinity’s ad being the closest audiences will get to see a reunion between E.T. and Elliot. Read the full quote below:
«There had been ideas kicked around over the years. There were some serious talks early on because the studio was really pushing for it, to follow up the success of the 1982 season...That's why the commercial, I think Spielberg okayed the commercial because that's as close to a
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