James Gunn Says They’re Speaking About A Brightburn Sequel

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James Gunn’s newest movie, Brightburn (which he produced), launched earlier this 12 months and proved to be just a little extra divisive than his different more moderen choices. The pic portrayed a darker model of the Superman mythos (albeit with out the namesake character) the place an alien crashes on earth however doesn’t fairly develop into a world-saving hero.

Identical to with the Man of Metal, the protagonist is taken in by a loving household and cared for, however when his powers begin to develop, as a substitute of changing into a benevolent protector, he activates these round him and finally ends up as one thing of a villain, showcasing that good and evil is actually only a flip of a coin.

And whereas it didn’t obtain the common acclaim that some had anticipated, its audacity and ahead considering have been continually applauded, and its garnered its justifiable share of affection within the ensuing months. Provided that it revamped $30 million off a funds of simply $6 million, and Hollywood loves nothing greater than an opportunity to franchise, speak has inevitably now turned to a sequel.

Just lately, on Instagram, a fan requested the erstwhile director if there was any probability Brightburn would obtain a comply with up and if he’d return to provide. Gunn replied by stating that:

“I believe I’m tied up for the subsequent few years with Suicide Squad and the Guardians [of the Galaxy] however we’re speaking in regards to the sequel.”

It’s clear from this response that any continuation of the story is a number of years out a minimum of, however this provides hope that there’s curiosity, not solely from the fandom, but in addition the oldsters at Display Gems and Sony, who produced and distributed the movie, respectively.

Particularly as a result of the film ended with the revelation that there are extra superpowered beings inhabiting the earth, the alternatives for growth are ripe for the choosing. The truth that Brightburn is an unique property makes the chances all of the extra engaging, too, as this might actually flip into one thing totally different and particular.