In 2019 is with Detective Pikachu an adaptation of the then 3DS title landed in the cinemas. And in the end, the film was also a success for the production of Legendary Entertainment. Around $433 million flushed the work of director Rob Letterman into the coffers – and with it four years ago one or the other Record Broken. So it was no surprise that one Sequel only confirmed a short time later. But the sequel has become very quiet.
Finally a sign of life!
In an interview with Polygon a spokesman for Legendary Entertainment announced that the sequel to Detective Pikachu will continue to be in “active development” located. Apparently it hasn’t been discontinued – even if those involved in the debut don’t know much about the current situation of the project at the moment. That made a 2021 Interview with performer Justice Smithwho plays the lead role of Tim Goodman, more than clearly.
The 27-year-old actor is still interested in the sequel – but already doubted that we will ever see it. The statement by Legendary Entertainment now gives at least some hope again. The two authors of the original – Benji Samit and Dan Hernandez – are currently not involved in any discussions, which they recently revealed in an interview. So Pokémon fans will have to be patient.
The cast of Detective Pikachu
In addition to the already mentioned Justice Smith, also included Deadpool actors Ryan Reynolds to cast the film. He lent his voice to Detective Pikachu in the original. Starred in the role of reporter Lucy Stevens Kathryn Newton in front of the camera. The actress we will soon be in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania see where she will play as Cassie Lang, Ant-Man’s daughter. singer Rita prays was also part of the cast of the film.
Those: Polygon
