It’s official, a sequel to the Vin Diesel-led 2015 fantasy action feature “The Last Witch Hunter” is in the works.
Lionsgate has issued a press release confirming that active development is underway with both Diesel reprising his role of the immortal witch hunter named Kaulder.
Michael Caine is also attached to return as Dolan 26th, but his deal has not yet been finalised. Diesel’s One Race Films is backing the project which is being put on a fast path to production.
A filming start date has not yet been set. Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson said in a statement:
“The Last Witch Hunter has grown since its theatrical release into a global fan favorite, with audiences continuing to discover and rewatch it across every platform over the past decade. That enduring enthusiasm made clear there is an appetite for more stories set in this world. Vin and I have partnered many times over the years, and he is a true force in our industry. I’m thrilled to be reuniting with him as he returns to this iconic role, and excited by how advancements in filmmaking technology now allow us to economically deliver a sequel on an even more ambitious scale.”
The original film grossed approximately $146.9 million at the global box office and was directed by Breck Eisner (“Sahara”). Rose Leslie and Elijah Wood also starred.
Source: Lionsgate
