Is Zendaya joining Will Smith in 'Hancock 2'
What's the story
Will Smith recently teased a sequel to the 2008 superhero film Hancock during a surprise appearance on Twitch streamer xQc's live stream.
While answering fans' questions, he confirmed that talks for Hancock 2 are in the works and revealed that Dune actor Zendaya has been in talks for a potential role.
"There's a really cool Hancock 2 idea. We haven't even talked about it," Smith said.
Casting update
'Zendaya [is] being approached for a role in Hancock 2'
Smith further teased, "I'm going to give you one little piece. Zendaya [is] being approached for a role in Hancock 2."
The original film, directed by Peter Berg, starred Smith as an amnesiac and reckless superhero opposite Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman. It had done well at the box office owing to its unique take on the superhero genre.
Production hurdles
'Hancock 2' production: A history of delays and hopes
The idea of a Hancock sequel has been doing the rounds since the original film was released.
In 2009, Berg officially stated to MTV News that both Smith and Theron were returning for a sequel.
But by 2012, he told Comicbook Movie that scheduling conflicts among key players like Smith, producer Michael Mann, and Akiva Goldsman had stalled progress.
Despite this, Berg remained optimistic about the sequel's future.
Actor's interest
Theron expressed willingness to return for 'Hancock 2'
In 2020, Theron had said that she would love to reprise her role if a sequel came to be.
She told ComicBook, "You know, for a while we [talked about a sequel]." "I think closer to when the movie came out, but not in recent years, no. We'll be superheroes with our walkers, you know. And I'll still go! I'll still make that movie."