THE GOONIES Star Ke Huy Quan Gives Promising Update on Sequel Development
Fans have been hoping for a sequel to The Goonies since the first film was released in 1985. Now, 40 years later, a second film is officially in the works, and one of its stars has a promising update on its development.
In a recent interview with ComicBook to discuss another sequel he’s starring in, Zootopia 2, Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan said that while he has not seen the script for the Goonies sequel yet, a second draft has been turned in and everyone is really excited about it.
“I first heard about it when I saw Steven Spielberg at an event and he was so excited. We try to do it, so let’s manifest it. I know we’ve been trying for the last 40 years, but I feel quite good about it.
“This time, Chris Columbus and Spielberg are developing it, we have an incredible writer. I mean, I read he turned in the second draft and they’re really happy about it. I was telling Fortune (Feimster, Zootopia 2 co-star), I said we’re gonna do it. I want her to be in it.”
“I would love to revisit that character and go on another adventure with my Goonies brothers and sisters,” he added, referencing reprising his role as Richard “Data” Wang.
I can’t wait to see the Goonies back together! As for plot details, things are still being kept secret. There’s no word yet on which members of the original cast will return, though many fans expect that if they do, it will likely involve their children heading off on a brand-new adventure.
For now, we’ll just have to wait and see what writer Potsy Ponciroli and the studio have in store.