The jungle book 2 is a liveaction sequel based after the jungle book 2016, an american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, produced by walt disney pictures, and written by justin marks. There isnt a release date for the jungle book 2 and director jon favreau is currently working on the liveaction remake for the lion king, so we dont know when this movie would happen. The jungle book 2 setzt disneys realspielfilmadaption des eigenen. Following the success of his remake of the jungle book, jon favreau wanted to spend even more money to push the technology further for the lion king. The lion king pride rock jon favreau on lion kings 3d visuals. Dec 01, 2016 jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. Lion king and jungle book 2 updates from jon favreau collider. Plans to direct jungle book 2 the last few years have marked a highspeed turnover for disney, as the megacorp has put a forceful. Disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u. Apr 12, 2016 liveaction the jungle book 2 already in the works at disney.
Jon favreau celebrity keep celebrity divorce, religion. Jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more. The jungle book 2 konnte er 2019 angehen, kinostart dann 2021 oder. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as baloo in a new reimagining of the jungle book for disney. The jungle book hasnt been released in theaters yet, but disney is already developing a sequel with director jon favreau rumored to be returning according to the.
With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba. I was already kicking the tires on virtual sets and thinking about disney, because i was developing something called magic kingdom, about the park coming to life. Aladdin liveaction remake gets a sequel from disney. Favreau is reported to return as director and neel sethi is reported to reprise his role of mowgli, while screenwriter justin. Disney wants more from the jungle book and director jon favreau. Disney, jon favreau developing jungle book sequel polygon. Home hollywood there will be a jungle book 2, confirms disney director jon favreau revisits the story of mancub mowgli for jungle book 2. Apr 11, 2016 disney is developing a sequel to the jungle book, which opens friday in the u. The choice to have mowgli neel sethi remain in the jungle instead of sending him to the human village as was done in the 1967 animated film allowed room for more chapters in the budding franchise. But it was very strange because i thought i would be working on wall street my whole life. Jungle book is no exception, with disney having announced jungle book 2 as a project thats officially in development now. Apr 18, 2016 the jungle book looks set to be favreau s biggest movie to date, and while a sequel is reportedly already in development, the filmmaker is returning to the mcu considerably sooner than anyone.
I was most excited to see how a reallife adaptation would turn out. Jungle book sequel in the works from jon favreau movies. Jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle book 2. Find out what happened when we caught up with jon favreau and he spilled the beans on his journey creating the cgi masterpiece that is the jungle book. Favreaus jungle book, a liveaction and cgi blend inspired by the 1967 original, was a critical and commercial smash upon its release in april. The jungle book is a 2016 american fantasy adventure film directed and produced by jon favreau, from a screenplay written by justin marks and. Jon favreaus the jungle book 2016 is a remake of the 1967 classic disney cartoon about the adventures of a small boy, mowgli neel sethi. Jungle book sequel will draw from untapped disney ideas. The last time we talked, i was looking for my mowgli and was about to cast bill murray as. He also voiced reilly the beaver in sony pictures open season and its sequel, and jerome the grizzly bear in. Jon favreau is busy directing a new version of the lion king in a way similar to how he made the jungle book, so its tough to say when we might see the sequel. He is also known for directing films, such as iron man and the jungle book. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works and inspired by walt disneys 1967 animated film of the same name, the jungle book is a liveactioncgi film that tells the story of mowgli, an orphaned human boy who. Apr 11, 2016 disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreaus the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel.
With walt disney pictures upcoming liveaction take on rudyard kiplings the jungle. And while favreau and his team are hard at work on cracking the stories for both films, each has its own set of challenges. He is best known for directing the 2003 christmas comedy film, elf. Apr 14, 2016 find out what happened when we caught up with jon favreau and he spilled the beans on his journey creating the cgi masterpiece that is the jungle book. The jungle book looks set to be favreaus biggest movie to date, and while a sequel is reportedly already in development, the filmmaker is returning to. It may still be a few years before the sequel manifests since returning director jon favreau is currently focused on the lion king, but preparations are being made all the same. Jon favreau talks lion king vr and jungle book 2 plans. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther bagheera and freespirited bear baloo.
Jon favreau cools talk of the jungle book sequel, but. Although the jungle book hasnt reached cinemas yet, disney is so confident in the film that a sequel is already in the works. He is wellknown for his movies such as rudy swingers, very bad things, the breakup, couples retreat, and chef. Apr 12, 2016 the jungle book hasnt been released in theaters yet, but disney is already developing a sequel with director jon favreau rumored to be returning according to the hollywood reporter, favreau and.
An erstwhile indie film favourite, jon favreau is an american actor, director and comedian. Jon favreau responds to jungle book sequel rumours. Shortly after the release of the 2016 remake it was announced that justin marks and jon favreau would return. Walt disney studios is developing a reboot of the 1991 actionadventure movie, hiring max winkler and matt spicer to pen the script, which is being. Jon favreau responds to jungle book sequel rumours empire. Apr 11, 2016 disneys the jungle book 2 in development. Some of the storyline does change from the original, so it is fresh in that way. He made his film debut with a role in the biographical sports film rudy.
Disney confirms jungle book director jon favreau is. According to debney, jon favreau wanted a timeless sound to the score and i embraced that. Even before the jungle book was released, disney were so confident in it that they confirmed they were already working on a sequel they were right to be confident as jon favreau s liveaction. Disney seems to have so much faith in jon favreaus the jungle book that they have already begun talks to have the director helm an upcoming sequel. An animated jungle book 2 does exist disneytoon studios released the animated adventure directtodvd in 2003 but it seems unlikely the new sequel will be based on that one. The studio is talks with director jon favreau and screenwriter justin marks to return for jungle book 2.
The jungle book 2 was announced back in april of 2016, but we havent heard much on development since then. Jon favreau biography facts, childhood, family life. Lion king and jungle book 2 updates from jon favreau. Apr 12, 2016 although the jungle book hasnt reached cinemas yet, disney is so confident in the film that a sequel is already in the works. Jan 17, 2018 jungle book is no exception, with disney having announced jungle book 2 as a project thats officially in development now. The jungle book 2 is a sequel to the 2016 film, the jungle book. Apr 11, 2016 disney wants more from the jungle book and director jon favreau. The movie is currently cruising at a 100% average on rotten tomatoes. Apr 11, 2016 jon favreaus the jungle book has a 100 percent fresh rating on rotten tomatoes, is expected to open at no. Jon favreau is an american actor, director, and producer, known for his acting roles in films like very bad things. Liveaction the jungle book 2 already in the works at. Having previously launched the marvel cinematic universe with iron.
Jon favreau on jungle book 2, the lion king and orville. Even before the jungle book was released, disney were so confident in it that they confirmed they were already working on a sequel they were right to be confident as jon favreaus liveaction. Other than that, he has even directed movies like elf, iron. The jungle book has always been one of my favorite disney films, and i have fond childhood memories of these characters.
Sequel to the jungle book 2016, directed by jon favreau. Everything you need to know about the jungle book 2 world of reel. The writer of the jungle book 2 gives an update on the movie. Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with. Jon favreaus the jungle book has a 100 percent fresh rating on rotten tomatoes, is expected to open at no. Jon favreau confirms return to the marvel cinematic universe. Favreau is reported to return as director and neel sethi is reported to reprise his role of mowgli, while screenwriter justin marks is also in negotiations to return. He was raised by wolves in the jungles of india and the story revolves around the friendly talking animals who are escorting him to a local manvillage for his protection and safety.
Liveaction the jungle book 2 already in the works at disney. Following the films early financial and critical success, the studio has begun working on a sequel. The jungle books sequel may not be as certain as previously reported read the exclusive story at empire. When disney decided to do a liveaction version of their 1967 animated film the jungle book based on the 1894 novel by rudyard kipling. Jon favreau reveals he will use virtual reality technology for his lion king reboot, which hell shoot backtoback with jungle. The jungle book director jon favreau has weighed in on recent sequel rumors, revealing that the notion of a followup has been tabled. Jonathan kolia jon favreau is an american actor, voice actor, comedian, director, producer, and screenwriter. Jul 28, 2016 the rocketeer is ready to blast off once again. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin marks. Mistress of evil 2019 and alice through the looking glass 2016, this is the third sequel of a live action adaptation of a disney animated canon film. Will jon favreau go back to making smaller movies after.
The jungle book 2 will resurrect unused disney ideas, explore. It may still be a few years before the sequel manifests since returning director jon favreau is currently focused on the. How did you decide on motioncapture technology for the jungle book. A sequel is in development, with favreau and marks set to return as director producer and. Jon favreau talks lion king vr and jungle book 2 plans dec 1, 2016.
Jon favreau cools talk of the jungle book sequel, but doesnt. In april, disney was so confident in jon favreaus liveaction adaptation of the jungle book that it greenlit a sequel bringing back favreau and screenwriter justin marks right after it. Apr 26, 2016 home hollywood there will be a jungle book 2, confirms disney director jon favreau revisits the story of mancub mowgli for jungle book 2. I gave two weeks notice a week before black monday. Iron man and the jungle book director jon favreau gives us the scoop on his jungle book sequel and the status of his liveaction lion king adaptation.
Apr 12, 2016 the jungle book s sequel may not be as certain as previously reported read the exclusive story at empire. The musical score for the jungle book was composed and conducted by frequent favreau collaborator john debney, mostly drawing from george bruns original music. With walt disney pictures upcoming liveaction take on rudyard kiplings the jungle book racking up an impressive 100% on rotten. Jon favreau s the jungle book has a 100 percent fresh rating on rotten tomatoes, is expected to open at no. Jungle book sequel will draw from untapped disney ideas and. Apr 11, 2016 the jungle book sequel already in the works at disney. Based on rudyard kiplings eponymous collective works and inspired by walt disneys 1967 animated film of the same name. Jungle book sequel is a go with director jon favreau.
The jungle book sequel already in the works at disney. When disney decided to do a liveaction version of their 1967 animated film the jungle book based on. The jungle book 2 will resurrect unused disney ideas. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know cinemablend. The jungle book 2 liveaction film disney wiki fandom. In april 2016, it was reported that favreau will return to direct the sequel to the jungle book, his critically acclaimed liveaction adaptation of the animated film of the same name. Jungle book 2 will use abandoned ideas from animated movie. Dec 01, 2016 iron man and the jungle book director jon favreau gives us the scoop on his jungle book sequel and the status of his liveaction lion king adaptation. The jungle book 2 is happening, heres what we know. Jungle book 2 in the works with jon favreau, justin. Early preproduction of the sequel had begun by june 12, 2018, with justin marks, who wrote the previous film, having ended an early draft for the film. Disney is reportedly ready to begin development on a sequel to the jungle book, with director jon favreau possibly returning as well. Dec 08, 2016 jon favreau on the jungle book, the sequel, what fans can expect with his version of the lion king, seth macfarlanes orville tv series, and more.
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