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The "I Am Legend" sequel, which was announced to be in development four years ago, has finally revealed its director. In a recent interview, Collider unexpectedly learned from Steven Caple Jr., director of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," that he had already taken the helm for "I Am Legend 2."
Caple Jr. was originally promoting his recent work directing the first two episodes of the Netflix series "Man on Fire," but he also inadvertently disclosed his next major project.
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"I Am Legend 2" will still be penned by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ("Constantine"). Francis Lawrence, who directed the first "I Am Legend" and helmed "The Hunger Games" series, is likely focusing on the long-gestating Netflix live-action film adaptation of the video game "BioShock," which explains his absence from the director's chair. However, Lawrence may still serve as a producer.
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Rumors of Caple Jr. taking over directing duties first surfaced two years ago, and today's announcement finally confirms them. Regarding the cast, original star Will Smith was confirmed to return four years ago, and Michael B. Jordan will be a new addition to the sequel. These two Oscar-winning Black box office powerhouses from different generations are set to share the screen for the first time. Goldsman previously confirmed that "I Am Legend 2" will not follow the theatrical ending where Smith's character dies, but rather the alternate DVD ending where he survives, which explains Smith's return.
via： Collider