I AM LEGEND hasn’t even hit theaters yet and there is already talk of a sequel now. Slashfilm is reporting that screenwriter Mark Protosevich already has the sequel in mind.
“There is no word yet on how Protosevich plans to extend the story of lone military scientist Robert Neville’s struggle to survive against a mutant populace. But it’s a good bet that he’s setting it at least 10 years in the future.”
I was already annoyed at the adaptation of Richard Matheson’s classic with Will Smith in the lead, but turning it into a franchise doesn’t even make any sense. If you have read the book, you would understand that the title “I am Legend” wouldn’t even exist if there were a sequel.
I AM LEGEND will be here Jan. 4th 2008 whether you like it or not.
Molly Celaschi
[Editor's Note: FUCK I AM LEGEND II give me INDEPENDENCE DAY II starring Ice Cube, because that would be genius!]
