As a long-time gamer and fan of post-apocalyptic stories, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension upon hearing Akiva Goldsman’s latest update on “I Am Legend 2.” The first installment in the series, released back in 2007, was a game-changer for me. Will Smith’s portrayal of Dr. Robert Neville in a deserted New York City, battling against mutated creatures, left a deep impression on me.
At San Diego Comic-Con, screenwriter Akiva Goldsman shared an exciting advancement about the upcoming sequel to “I Am Legend.” During a panel called “Producers on Producing” hosted by Collider, he confirmed that Will Smith’s character, Dr. Robert Neville, will survive in “I Am Legend 2,” based on the alternate ending of the initial film where he outlived his encounter with Earth’s mutated inhabitants.
As a gamer, I’d put it this way: “I’m continuing the storyline with an alternate version. The one where Will survives, but humanity doesn’t have it easy.”
In the climax of “I Am Legend,” the movie took a contentious turn, deviating from Richard Matheson’s original story and leading Will Smith’s character to make the ultimate sacrifice for the survival of others. The ending offered a glimmer of hope with a potential cure on the horizon. However, it seems that this optimistic outcome may be short-lived based on the upcoming “I Am Legend 2.” According to Goldsman, this new installment presents him with an enthralling creative landscape to explore.
Based on my own experiences and observations, I find the idea of New York City after thirty years to be fascinatingly counterintuitive. Contrary to popular belief, a post-apocalyptic scenario is not what awaits us. Instead, I’ve learned that cities, including New York, have a remarkable ability to bounce back and thrive.
Akiva Goldsman Teases “Some Very Good News” About I Am Legend 2
Michael B. Jordan, who has acted in “Creed” and “Black Panther,” is set to team up with Will Smith for the upcoming sequel. Though details about the production are scarce, creator Akiva Goldsman hints that exciting developments are on the horizon.
“Here’s what’s going on with I Am Legend 2: I wrote a draft. The idea is both Michael B. Jordan and Will Smith. I wrote a draft, and that draft put me and Will and Mike, and our producing partners in a room where we spent a week doing really fun stuff of talking story. I wrote another draft based on that week, and I imagine there will be some very good news shortly.”
In the post-apocalyptic New York setting, I Am Legend tells the story of Will Smith’s character, who is left alone after a deadly virus transforms other humans into mutants. The movie, helmed by Francis Lawrence with a screenplay penned by Akiva Goldsman and Mark Protosevich, based on Richard Matheson’s book of the same name, was a significant box office hit and gained positive feedback from critics due to its realistic portrayal of an abandoned New York City and a moving performance by Smith. Since 2008, plans for a sequel have been underway, but specific plot details are yet to be revealed. Recently, Will Smith hinted at some “strong concepts” in development.
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2024-07-26 15:01