Talking to
/Film, Taylor Kitsch has once again expressed interest in returning for a
John Carter sequel; also revealing why exactly he's looking forward to bringing the Edgar Rice Burroughs created character back to the big screen.
"It’s such an origin story for JC, this one, and you’re always trying to ground yourself, in the first weeks of any film, of the tone, the character, of all that stuff. But now we have it," he said.
"This sequel, we’re landing and we’re going full tilt. So that’s what I’m excited to do. You guys will know where John is so there’s no explaining the back story anymore. And I know where Stanton’s going with it and it’s pretty great."
However, he did make it clear that he won't return for a second instalment without director Andrew Stanton.
"Him? Yeah. Yeah I won’t do it unless it’s him." Of course, as with most big budget movies such as this one, it's likely Kitsch won't have a choice if he signed a multi-picture deal. Regardless, Stanton had this to say when told about the actors comments.
"Well, he’s a sweetheart and I’d like to say the same."
I fell so in love with the cast and the crew and how the results were coming together the way I wanted to, I started investing in writing the second one more seriously," he added.
"Economics will be the reason why it goes forward or doesn’t go forward. That’s the biggest reason. And we’ve been very practical since day one, our first conversation six years ago in 2006, we’ll see how this goes and if it goes well, we’ll be primed and ready to do the next one. and if not, I’ve got plenty of other ideas." For more, click on the link below. Are you looking forward to
John Carter? Do you think it's too soon to be talking about a sequel? Sound off with your thoughts in the usual place.
STARRING:
Taylor Kitsch as John Carter
Lynn Collins as Dejah Thoris
Willem Dafoe as Tars Tarkas
Thomas Haden Church as Tal Hajus
Dominic West as Sab Than
James Purefoy as Kantos Kan
Mark Strong as Matai Shang
Daryl Sabara as Edgar Rice Burroughs
RELEASE DATE: March 9th, 2012.