Keanu Reeves offers the most encouraging update yet on Constantine 2, confirming a script is now in the works.
John Constantine, the occult detective and exorcist from DC Comics, was famously portrayed by Reeves in the 2005 film adaptation, a cult classic. For two decades, fans have clamored for a sequel, a desire Reeves has openly shared.
Now, Constantine 2 appears closer to reality following Reeves' confirmation of a successful pitch meeting at DC Studios.
"We've been pursuing this film for over a decade, and we recently finalized a story, pitched it to DC Studios, and they gave us the green light," Reeves told Inverse. "So, we're moving forward with the script."
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While promising, it's crucial to remember that DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran haven't officially confirmed Constantine 2 for their rebooted DCU. The project remains unconfirmed and hasn't been publicly acknowledged by Gunn or Safran. Its future remains uncertain.
However, Reeves hinted that, if produced, Constantine 2 will be set within the same universe as the original. "We're staying true to the original," he assured, adding with a playful tone: "John Constantine will face even more torment."
Reeves' comments follow producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura's September statement that a Constantine 2 script existed but he was hesitant to read it.
Speaking to ComicBook, di Bonaventura revealed the script was in his inbox, expressing his apprehension: "It's in my inbox right now, believe it or not," he stated. "I'm too afraid to read it yet; I desperately want it to be great. I'll probably read it on my next flight."
