Overview
- Speaking at New York Comic Con, Weaver said a developed sequel plan had a "very funny" story and was viewed as ready to go.
- Benedict Cumberbatch was discussed to play a version of Alan Rickman’s Alexander Dane, according to Weaver’s account.
- Weaver noted it has been difficult to proceed without Rickman, whose 2016 death complicated efforts to continue the franchise.
- Despite years of interest, the project remains off the ground, with past attempts including a reported Amazon effort that was shelved.
- The original 1999 film starred Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub and Sam Rockwell and was directed by Dean Parisot.