Summary
Keanu Reeves' older version of John Constantine appears in a fan poster for Constantine 2, presenting an exciting opportunity for a brand-new story.
Constantine 2 is currently in development and will be released as part of DC's Elseworlds umbrella, independent from the shared DC Universe. The film aims to meet a higher standard of quality. Progress on Constantine 2 is going smoothly, as Reeves has confirmed a meeting with James Gunn to discuss the project, and the story has already been outlined, although the script is still pending completion.
An exciting Constantine 2 fan poster features Keanu Reeves' older Hellblazer. Reeves first portrayed the demonologist in the 2005 film Constantine, and fans have been eagerly awaiting a sequel for over a decade. While DC is focusing on James Gunn's new DC Universe, they are also considering the possibility of standalone films. Finally, it seems that Reeves' wish to return as Constantine for a new story in Constantine 2 may come true. Instagram artist @spdrmnkyxxiii has visualized an aged version of Reeves' John Constantine in a gritty fan poster.
Is Constantine 2 Actually Happening?
Reeves' portrayal of Hellblazer in the art resembles his current appearance in movies like John Wick, rather than how he looked in the original Constantine. If the upcoming DC film is released, an aged John Constantine presents various intriguing possibilities for the movie to delve into.
Reeves is set to reprise his role as DC's Hellblazer in Constantine 2, as announced in September 2022. While details about the film's storyline have been scarce, it is important to note that Constantine 2 will not be a part of the upcoming shared DC Universe being developed by Gunn and Peter Safran. Consequently, DC has set higher expectations for this installment.
Reeves' return as John Constantine will be featured in a new movie under DC's fresh Elseworlds banner, launched alongside the initial DCU projects announcement by Gunn. According to the co-CEO of DC Studios, the movies falling under the Elseworlds brand will not be considered part of the DCU's official canon. Gunn further affirmed that these standalone films, including Constantine 2, The Batman - Part II, and Joker: Folie à Deux, will need to meet a higher quality standard to secure approval, exceeding that of the DCU's offerings.
Since the announcement of Constantine 2, there have been a few updates regarding its development progress. In March, Reeves shared a positive update on Constantine 2, disclosing his meeting with Gunn regarding the Elseworlds movie. Later, in July, Akiva Goldsman, the writer for Constantine 2, revealed that he, Reeves, and Francis Lawrence, the director of the original Constantine, had already developed the sequel's story but had yet to complete the script due to the Writers Guild of America strike. Based on these updates, it appears that Constantine 2 is still on schedule for now.
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