NEED FOR SPEED Sequel is Now in Development
The 2014 feature film adaptation of the hit video game Need For Speed is getting a sequel. The first film starred Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), and it was actually an incredibly entertaining movie. It was ridiculously over-the-top, but that's why I enjoyed it so much!
The sequel is currently in development, and it's all thanks to a joint venture between China Movie Channel, Jiaflix, and 1905.com, who have teamed with Electronic Arts. These are the Chinese production companies who were also involved with Transformers: Age of Extinction. According to THR, most of the movie will be shot in China, and it will also feature a significant amount of local talent.
The first film was released by Disney's Touchstone Pictures, but it doesn't look like they will be involved this time around. The film was directed by Scott Waugh, and Paul played a character named Tobey Marshall, who sets off to race cross-country as a way of avenging his friend's death at the hands of a rival racer. There's no word on whether either of them will be involved with the sequel.
Cao Yin, chairman of China Movie Channel, said in a statement,
"This venture is another great endeavor to bridge the cultures between China and the West through films. We look forward to cooperating with excellent films and filmmakers to thrill and entertain movie lovers internationally with more outstanding films with Chinese labels."
The creative team who will bring the film to life will be announced in the near future, and production is expected to begin later this year. Hopefully it turns out to be just as fun as the first movie.