The Goonies 2 Takes One other Step Nearer to Actuality

The Goonies by no means say “die,” and apparently neither does Warner Bros. After years of hypothesis a couple of potential comply with up, the 1985 basic could certainly get a sequel underneath its belt.

Per Deadline, Warner Bros. has tapped Potsy Ponciroli (Outdated Henry) to write down a script for the movie. Steven Spielberg, who created the story of the unique movie, will produce through Amblin Leisure, joined by Christopher Columbus and govt producer Lauren Shuler Donner. So far as the plot’s involved, particulars are unknown, as are any OG stars right down to return. Nonetheless, it’s a very long time coming for individuals who’ve wished to see the titular misfits come again, even after some of the cast vehemently mentioned no sequel was in growth final yr. However rumors from January urged WB was beginning to work on one, and right here we’re.

The unique Goonies starred a bunch of misfits youngsters as they search for an outdated pirate’s treasure that would save their household’s homes from foreclosures. It was an enormous hit again then, and its revered standing clearly nonetheless stays—a lot of its forged, like Ke Huy Quan, Josh Brolin, have gone to develop into A-list celebrities who’ve received awards and headline their very own motion pictures. In 2020, the forged reunited for a virtual fundraiser for COVID-19 again in 2020, the place Spielberg admitted he had some sequel concepts in his head. Extra lately, the celebrities got here again collectively once more in January to have fun Quan’s hand and footprint ceremony at TCL Chinese language Theaters.

Count on extra protection on The Goonies 2 because the challenge develops.

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