James Gunn Shares Update on CONSTANTINE 2 and Where Keanu Reeves’ DC Sequel Stands
Fans have been waiting nearly two decades for Constantine 2 to finally happen, and it looks like the long-gestating sequel is still in limbo. DC Studios co-head James Gunn recently shared an update on the status of the film, and while there’s movement behind the scenes, it doesn’t sound like anything is set in stone just yet.
During an interview with BobaTalks, Gunn was asked about Keanu Reeves’s recent comments suggesting that a new draft of the Constantine 2 script exists. Gunn confirmed that while conversations about the project have taken place, he hasn’t actually seen a script himself.
“I’ve discussed it on and off. I discussed it with Keanu. So, it’s…I think that’s a great group of guys. I like all those people a lot. I think they’re talented, but I have not read any script yet.”
Gunn’s statement follows Reeves’s earlier remarks, where he confirmed that the creative team was still actively working to make the sequel a reality. The plan is reportedly to bring the film to DC Studios as an “Elseworlds” project, existing outside of the main DC Universe continuity.
The sequel will see Francis Lawrence return to the director’s chair, with Akiva Goldsman writing the screenplay and producing. Lawrence previously explained that the project’s delays have been largely due to the “regime changes” at Warner Bros. and DC Studios in recent years.
Earlier this year, the team finally received approval from DC Studios to move forward with developing a script. Reeves revealed that the story will continue in the same world as the 2005 original, but with a darker twist, teasing that his chain-smoking exorcist will be “tortured even more.”
The first Constantine movie, released in 2005, was loosely based on the DC and Vertigo Comics character created by Alan Moore and Steve Bissette.
The film followed John Constantine, a cynical warlock and exorcist who battles supernatural forces to save souls from damnation. Alongside Reeves, the cast included Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Djimon Hounsou, and Peter Stormare.
While fans continue to hold out hope for Constantine 2, Gunn’s comments suggest that the project remains in early development. Still, the fact that Reeves, Lawrence, and Goldsman are all committed to bringing it back is reason enough for optimism.
For now, we’ll just have to wait and see if DC Studios finally gives John Constantine another shot on the big screen.