Published 12:23 IST, October 19th 2020

'Real Steel' director talks about possible sequel with Hugh Jackman amid Netflix trend

'Real Steel' director Shawn Levy recently opened up about sequel featuring Hugh Jackman following the film's trend on Netflix. Read to know what he said & more.

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Real Steel is a science-fiction sports movie that released in 2011. It stars Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo as far and son. movie received praises from audiences for its visual effects, action sequences and performances. w Shawn Levy, who directed film, talked about a possible sequel.

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Real Steel director sheds light on a possible sequel

Real Steel has grabbed much attention on Netflix in United States of America. It is performing well at streaming platform and earning more praises from viewers. w Shawn Levy dressed current hype that movie is getting and his plans for its sequel.

He confirmed to CinemaBlend that he has definitely exchanged some emails and conversations regarding Real Steel sequel to both Hugh Jackman and studio behind project. filmmaker said that viewership of movie on Netflix has been thing short of phemen status. He ted that for a dece-old film to be locked in top three most viewed things on Netflix, for nearly a week after it launched was surreal to see for him.

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Shawn Levy mentioned that for him and Hugh Jackman, who was texting “furiously” through that moment, he asserted that it was genuinely thrilling. He said that it is “really gratifying,” because Real Steel has always been and will be one of ir favourite movies that y have me. film marks only project that two have collaborated on.

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filmmaker explained how Real Steel h a good run at box office. He said that enduring fan love for movie across multiple generations has been so out of proportion to its collections. producer stated that it did well as it me around $310 million globally, so it was hardly a failure. He ted that it was also t a blockbuster.

Shawn Levy mentioned that even after 10 years, re is thing he has ever done that he gets tweeted more than Real Steel. He stated that when Netflix launch kind of proved yet again enduring love for that film, it was bizarre to see, but it me him very happy. filmmaker has helmed movies like Night at Museum, Date Night, Internship, with Free Guy starring Ryan Reylds being his upcoming project.

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Real Steel cast also includes Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Olga Fonda, Karl Yune, Kevin Durand, Hope Davis, James Rebhorn and Gregory Sims. It is set in a near-future showing robot boxing as a top sport. plot follows a struggling ex-boxer who feels he has found a champion in a discarded robot. film was minated for Acemy Award for Best Visual Effects but lost to Hugo. It was based on story Steel, written by Richard Mason.

12:23 IST, October 19th 2020