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Script Disputes Stall Constantine 2 as Reeves Pushes Spiritual Tone

Ongoing script revisions reveal a stalemate with Reeves pushing a grounded spiritual narrative versus the studio’s drive for action-heavy blockbuster scenes.

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Overview

  • Reeves rejects scripts that he feels turn the sequel into generic superhero fare, arguing the original’s appeal lay in its simplicity and spiritual themes.
  • Warner Bros. seeks to amplify action in Constantine 2 with sequences like cars flying and elaborate fight choreography.
  • Stormare confirms that Reeves and the studio are exchanging multiple draft revisions in pursuit of a shared vision.
  • Francis Lawrence has signaled intent to deliver an R-rated installment that deepens John Constantine’s supernatural lore.
  • Despite having a completed draft, the sequel remains in development with no production start date set due to ongoing creative clashes.