Why The Original Spy Kids Cast Missed Out on the Netflix Reboot Movie - Exclusive Insights from Robert Rodriguez

Summary

The new Spy Kids reboot chose to exclude the original actors to create a fresh start and establish a new family of spies.

The exclusion of Carmen and Juni Cortez from the reboot is surprising, given their significant impact in the series. However, Robert Rodriguez, the creator of Spy Kids, has expressed his intention to reintroduce the original characters in upcoming films and potentially establish connections between various storylines.

The creator of Spy Kids: Armageddon had a valid reason for excluding the original Spy Kids actors from the reboot. The new movie follows the story of two new children who come from powerful spy families, making it a direct reboot of the popular 2001 family adventure. The original movie was a huge success, earning $150 million despite having a budget of only $35 million. The reboot recently premiered on Netflix and has already received mixed reviews. One major criticism is its failure to include the original stars, Alexa PenaVega and Daryl Sabara, who played the roles of Carmen and Juni Cortez, the first child spies. In an interview with Yahoo, Spy Kids creator Robert Rodriguez explained his decision to leave them out of the movie. He wanted to maintain a sense of freshness throughout Armageddon and chose not to reintroduce characters from the previous films. However, Rodriguez expressed his desire to bring Carmen and Juni back in future installments.

I wanted to establish a new family unit. Considering that a significant amount of time had passed since "All the Time in the World" released in 2011, it was crucial to reboot the franchise and proceed from there. It would be fantastic to reintroduce previous characters and create a connection between the different worlds. This would add an exciting element to the storyline. Moreover, keeping the narrative in the same universe implies that if we have the opportunity to produce more films, we could easily bring back iconic characters from the past.

The Future Of Spy Kids

Spy Kids appeared to have reached its end for a while. Before the Armageddon, the most recent installment was titled Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, which premiered in 2011 and turned out to be a major disappointment. It only managed to earn $85 million, falling short of expectations and becoming the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Critics also had a gloomy outlook, with the movie receiving just a 23% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the underperformance of its predecessor, there was still hope that a reboot could revive the franchise.

Despite receiving mixed reviews, Armageddon has garnered a strong following among audiences. Currently, the film holds an impressive 74% audience score, the highest for any installment in the franchise. This positive reception has fueled speculation about the return of the original Spy Kids, a vision shared by Rodriguez. However, fans will need to exercise patience as it will take some time before Carmen and Juni resume their action-packed adventures.

The production of a potential Spy Kids: Armageddon 2 will be delayed for several months due to lead actors Connor Esterson and Everly Carganilla's commitment to school. Unfortunately, they will be unable to participate in any feature film shoots during this period. On the other hand, Daryl Sabara and Alexa PenaVega, the original child spies, face fewer limitations when it comes to negotiations and filming. Once the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike concludes, they will be free to reach out to Rodriguez to discuss their potential return to the franchise. If Netflix gives their approval, Carmen and Juni may indeed make an appearance in Spy Kids: Armageddon.

Source: Yahoo