Terminator IV doesn't yet have a replacement title -- but it apparently has a Kyle Reese. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Anton Yelchin is set to star alongside Christian Bale in the franchise reboot, set for release in May 2009.It seems a bit early to be dragging John Connor's father-to-be into the story, doesn't it? If this is really going to be an ongoing franchise, the "My dad was also my comrade" seems like a juicy plot point that might be worth holding back. Otherwise, you're just remaking The Sarah Connor Chronicles instead of that War Against the Machines saga everyone's been wanting.
But the film has not only gained a new cast member, but possibly a new writer. Paul Haggis is in talks to come on board to work on the script, with production scheduled to begin in early May. Haggis has certainly shown he can handle a franchise reboot with James Bond -- perhaps we'll see a Terminator film in the same style. One can hope.
At any rate, how thrilled must Yelchin be to land Pavel Chekhov and Kyle Reese? They should cast him as Paul Aterides next.
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3-19-2008 @ 10:36AM
Rufus said...
Well, I don't know the plotline to this potential puppy, but considering John Connor (Bale) will be in his 30's and his father (Yelchin) will be in his 20's, I assume John is going back in time or something.
I know, no surprise. Terminator, time travel, wha? But still, I'm not sure a buddy-up between a younger dad and older son is a wise move. I don't recall that pseudo-weird way of a partnership working in a movie I enjoyed.
Who's playing the T2 anyway? Although I guess if we follow the timeline, John has aged and the T's have advanced, so I guess we may get some brand new 'T-thing' on the horizon.
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3-19-2008 @ 12:56PM
Brandon Barbin said...
I actually don't think it's to early to bring in the character. It would be a great dynamic to have Reese fighting alongside his own son not knowing and idolizing him thinking that the only way they have a chance against the machines is protect John Connor at all cost, not realizing that his life is equally if not more important to the future.If this is done right it can be a very worth while trilogy.
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