Overview

• Emilio Estevez described the late Joel Schumacher as a 'bully' and 'wildly insecure' during the filming of 1985's 'St. Elmo's Fire,' contrasting him with the collaborative John Hughes.
• Estevez credited the difficult experience with Schumacher as a formative lesson, shaping his commitment to treat actors respectfully in his own directing career.
• Sony Pictures is fast-tracking a sequel to 'St. Elmo's Fire,' with Stuart Blumberg writing the script and Will Gluck producing, though no director is currently attached.
• Rob Lowe has expressed enthusiasm for reprising his role in the sequel but emphasized that participation will depend on the quality of the script.
• Renewed interest in the Brat Pack and the 2024 documentary 'Brats' has contributed to the momentum behind the sequel's development.