Overview
- Writer Potsy Ponciroli says a first draft was turned in and well received, with the second draft about 95% complete.
- He shared the update during a Deadline-moderated conversation at the Venice Film Festival.
- No director is attached yet, and the timeline for production remains undetermined.
- Warner Bros. is backing the project with producers Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Holly Bario, and Chris Columbus, plus Lauren Shuler Donner as executive producer.
- Original star Josh Brolin recently voiced skepticism about making a follow-up, reflecting ongoing debate over a sequel.