Ahead of its debut on Friday, Netflix has already ordered a sequel to its sci-fi fantasy drama Bright. What's more, Will Smith, who plays Daryl Ward, one half of the buddy-cop duo, has already signed on.
The news of a confirmed sequel comes via a report from Bloomberg which discusses Netflix's commitment to blockbuster productions and the streaming giant's attempt to upend the movie business, as it has already done with television. According to the report, Netflix will spend as much as $8 billion on programming next year, with more than a fourth going towards original scripted series, stand-up specials, anime projects, and feature films. In 2018, the streaming service will release more than 80 films which is about 30 more than what was released this year.
Directed by David Ayer (Suicide Squad) and written by Max Landis (Chronicle), the Netflix original follows the duo of Human LAPD officer Daryl Ward and Orc Deputy Nick Jakboy as they embark on a routine patrol night that will ultimately alter the future as their world knows it. In a world filled with orcs, fairies, and other fantasy creatures, the duo must put aside their personal differences and work together to protect a powerful ancient relic from falling into the wrong hands.
Bright is the streaming company's first attempt at a big-budget Hollywood production, so it'll be interesting to see how it fares with audiences when it premieres on December 22.