Will Smith says Hancock 2 is going on; Zendaya looked for a role

Will Smith I just dropped an update on a sequel to Hancock. During a contraction flow with @xqc, Smith confirmed it Hancock 2 is going on. Not only did he see a shot for the sequel, but Zendaya has already been watched for a role.

Smith said: “Hancock 2Yes! They are losing all my information! So no yes, there is a really fantastic idea – really fantastic – Hancock 2. But we haven’t even told you about it, so I will give you a small piece: Zendaya is to be – will be – approached for a role in Hancock 2. “

This is great news considering Hancock He has been sitting in limbo sequel for over a decade. The 2008 film introduced the audience to John Hancock by Smith, an amnesic superhero with a bad reputation.

With the help of a PRA manager of the name Ray (Jason Bateman), Hancock cleaned up his act, but the real turning point came when Ray’s wife, Mary (Charlize Theron), turned out to be the immortal counterpart of Hancock.

Their meeting threatened to undress them both their powers, forcing Mary to leave to save Hancock’s life. The film ended with Hancock who embraced his heroic potential while keeping Mary’s distances to make sure they both survived.

The possibility of Hancock 2 He has been launched for years and Theron has previously faced the idea of ​​resuming his role, saying:

“You know, for a while we [talked about a sequel]. I think closer to when the film has come out, but not in recent years, no. We will be superheroes with our walkers, you know. And I’ll go again! I will still make that movie, I would do it in a heartbeat. “

With Smith who now openly discusses the sequel and potential involvement of Zendaya, Hancock 2 It could finally earn impetus. There is still no official confirmation from Sony or other important players, but Smith’s enthusiasm suggests that things are moving behind the scenes.

If Zendaya actually signs, it could give the sequel the new energy necessary to push the film into production.