Published 14:53 IST, August 9th 2020

Will Smith starrer 'Bright' is the first Netflix Original movie to get an official sequel

Did you know that Will Smith starrer 'Bright' is the first Netflix Original movie to have a sequel? The second instalment is currently in talks.

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Bright is an American action fantasy flick, starring Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, omi Rapace, Lucy Fry, Édgar Ramírez, and Ike Barinholtz as le characters. movie was a Netflix Original and released on OTT platform on December 22, 2017. However, many fans are t aware that Bright is first Netflix Original movie to have a sequel. Re ahe:

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Bright is first Netflix Original movie to have a sequel

Written by Max Landis and directed by David Ayer, Bright is one of Netflix’s most-streamed movies ever. plot of film revolves around an alternate world where humans and mythical creatures co-exist with each or. success of Bright on platform got makers thinking of a sequel to fantasy drama since its release. Fans will be surprised to kw that even though re have been sequels of Netflix Original series, Bright 2 was first-ever sequel me of a Netflix Originals movie.

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rumours about Bright 2 have been making rounds for a very long time, and reportedly, it might be releasing soon. movie was expected to be released in December 2020, but is rumoured to have been postponed due to global pandemic. Reportedly, Netflix is having a conversation with Louis Leterrier to become director of sequel of movie. Bright 2 will have Will Smith and Joel Edgerton returning to ir original characters from first part -- a crime fight duo.   

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director of Bright, David Ayer, has w turned into a writer for sequel. Bright 2 will be written by David Ayer and Evan Spiliotopoulos, with having some parts rewritten by T.S. wlin. David Ayer will stay on project as a producer but is busy with his or projects like Warner Bros Dirty Dozen, which is why Louis Leterrier is asked to take directorial le. Louis Letterier is majorly kwn for working in super hit movies like Incredible Hulk (2008), that cast Edward rton as le character. director is also recognised for his work in heist movie w You See Me. His most recent project was Netflix’s  Dark Crystal: of Resistance.

Even though Bright was t critically acclaimed, it became very popular on Netflix. fan-base created by Bright is expected to bring a strong streaming viewership for upcoming Bright 2. Fans are erly waiting for more updates about sequel.

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14:53 IST, August 9th 2020