56-year-old Oscar winner Will Smith recently shared exciting news about his upcoming project during an online stream with Canadian gamer xQc, whose real name is Félix Lengyel. During the live broadcast on Wednesday, February 19, Smith revealed that he is developing an idea for a sequel to his popular 2008 superhero film Hancock.
“They’re leaking all my information,” Smith joked after the host pointed out that a commenter had mentioned the Hancock sequel. “There’s a really cool idea for Hancock 2,” he announced. “We haven’t even talked about it yet, so I’ll give you one little detail—Zendaya is being considered for a role in the sequel.”
Smith did not disclose any further details about the film. According to Variety, Sony Pictures, the studio behind the original Hancock, has not yet commented on Smith’s plans for the sequel.
The original film was a box office success in 2008, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. As reported by Box Office Mojo, the movie grossed an impressive 629.4 million worldwide against a 150 million budget, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of the year and one of Smith’s most successful projects. In the film, Smith played the lead role of a man with Superman-like abilities who finds himself in a difficult situation. The success of the first film sparked online discussions about a potential sequel, but it never materialized.
Over the years, Marvel and DC superhero films have dominated the box office, but Smith’s sequel could potentially compete with these franchises, especially if it features a star like Zendaya. Known for her roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Euphoria, and Dune, Zendaya’s involvement could bring a fresh dynamic to the project and attract a wide audience.
Fans of the original Hancock and Zendaya’s work are eagerly awaiting more details about the potential sequel. While the project is still in its early stages, the combination of Will Smith’s star power and Zendaya’s rising fame suggests that Hancock 2 could be a major cinematic event if it comes to fruition.
