The Goonies 2 Takes One other Step Nearer to Actuality

The Goonies by no means say “die,” and apparently neither does Warner Bros. After years of hypothesis a few potential observe up, the 1985 basic could certainly get a sequel below its belt.

Per Deadline, Warner Bros. has tapped Potsy Ponciroli (Previous Henry) to put in writing a script for the movie. Steven Spielberg, who created the story of the unique movie, will produce through Amblin Leisure, joined by Christopher Columbus and government producer Lauren Shuler Donner. So far as the plot’s involved, particulars are unknown, as are any OG stars all the way down to return. Nonetheless, it’s a very long time coming for individuals who’ve needed to see the titular misfits come again, even after some of the cast vehemently stated no sequel was in improvement final 12 months. However rumors from January prompt WB was beginning to work on one, and right here we’re.

The unique Goonies starred a bunch of misfits youngsters as they search for an previous pirate’s treasure that might save their household’s homes from foreclosures. It was an enormous hit again then, and its revered standing clearly nonetheless stays—a lot of its forged, like Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, have gone to develop into A-list celebrities who’ve received awards and headline their very own motion pictures. In 2020, the forged reunited for a virtual fundraiser for COVID-19 again in 2020, the place Spielberg admitted he had some sequel concepts in his head. Extra lately, the celebrities got here again collectively once more in January to have a good time Quan’s hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese language Theaters.

Anticipate extra protection on The Goonies 2 because the challenge develops.

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