John Boyega Joins Pacific Rim 2

[ansatsusha_gouki]

John Boyega has just signed on to Pacific Rim 2 in the lead role according to a first report byDeadline (and confirmed by other Hollywood trades). The Star Wars: The Force Awakensstar is currently filming Star Wars: Episode VIII, and like his costars is in-demand for his next franchise. Boyega will play the son of Idris Elba's Stacker Pentecost from the first film. He also takes on a a producer credit for the sequel.

Pacific Rim 2 has been in and out of the rumor mill for its development process, though creator Guillermo del Toro - who gives the director's chair to Steven S. DeKnight for the second installment - has been stalwart in saying the film has always been a go. The Legendary Pictures movie will start filming sometime in the final quarter of 2016, but does not yet have a release date reserved by distributor Universal, as its previous release date was removed. Based on the production schedule, it's likely for a 2018 release.

"It is undeniable that with all his talent and natural charm, John stands out amongst today’s generation of young leading men," Producer Mary Parent told Deadline.

"I am very proud and happy to welcome John into a fantastic sandbox," Guillermo del Toro added. "The Pacific Rim universe will be reinforced with him as a leading man as it continues to be a multicultural, multi-layered world. ‘The World saving the world’ was our goal and I couldn’t think of a better man for the job."

Boyega's star is on the rise, with the aforementioned Star Wars films, plus The Circlealongside Emma Watson and Tom Hanks and the BBC animated miniseries adaptation of Watership Down alongside fellow voices James McAvoy and Ben Kingsley.


http://comicbook.com/2016/06/06/john-boyega-joins-pacific-rim-2/

 

[yaBoi]

lead role? hell i thought they were already filming


anyway get that money brotha

 

[raze]

 

[TEN]

that's dope, proud of the brother.

 

[tallblacknyc]

so he gonna be the new nig who gives the fairwell motivational speech at the end b4 he sacrifices his life for the good of humanity

 

[Drayonis]

so he gonna be the new nig who gives the fairwell motivational speech at the end b4 he sacrifices his life for the good of humanity

Zactly

 

[ThaBurgerPimp]

so he gonna be the new nig who gives the fairwell motivational speech at the end b4 he sacrifices his life for the good of humanity

i get the feeling the same will happen with the son of Will Smith's character in Independence Day Resurgence

 

[neoafrican]

I'm very glad to hear this. I'd love to see Pacific Rim 2. And he's definitely not going to go out like Edris in this one...

 

[CarpeDiem]

 

[tallblacknyc]

I'm very glad to hear this. I'd love to see Pacific Rim 2. And he's definitely not going to go out like Edris in this one...

so u saying he's not even gonna make it to the end lol... he'll be like edris was my father and i'll be great juss like him u'll see first mission fail and dies

 

[Mello Mello]

Was just about to post this.

 

[Amajorfucup]

Young Boss.

 

[geechiedan]

Uncancel the apocalypse everyone, so we can cancel it again: The Force Awakensand Attack the Block star John Boyega will lead the cast of Pacific Rim 2.

Boyega will be playing the lead role, currently unnamed but definitely the son of Stacker Pentecost, Idris Elba’s character from the first film. Let’s hope Boyega’s character continues the Pacific Rim tradition of having a ridiculously silly/cool name, just like everything else in this wonderful universe of kaiju/mecha brawling—but for now, I’m just gonna refer to him as ‘Pacific Finn’. Director of the first Pacific Rim and franchise co-creator Guillermo Del Toro, who’s been teasing new information about the sequel on social media, had this to say about Boyega’s casting in an official press release:

I am very proud and happy to welcome John into a fantastic sandbox. ThePacific Rim universe will be reinforced with him as a leading man as it continues to be a multicultural, multi-layered world. ‘The World saving the world’ was our goal and I couldn’t think of a better man for the job.

There’s no mention of other returning cast yet, although it’s likely Pacific Rimprotagonists Rinko Kikuchi and Charlie Hunnam will return. Perhaps as mentors to the younger Pentecost?


Who knows, but it is great to hear some amazing news about Pacific Rim 2instead of constantly worrying if it will ever get made. According to the press release, production on the Stephen S. DeKnight-led-sequel will begin later this year.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/john-boyega-will-star-in-pacific-rim-2-1780801324

very cool!

 

[geechiedan]

...

 

[An RnB Thug]

First Movie was Pretty Decent

 

[West Endian]

I liked Pacific Rim.

 

[tajshan]

I liked Pacific Rim.

here-here.

 

[EPDC]

That's going to be a dope ass movie to....show off a new TV with. Only thing the first one was good for.

 

[durham]

Loved the first one... I hope Bodega gets his nuts back..he was mad drake--moist in star wars

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...cast-Idris-Elba-s-son-Pacific-Rim-sequel.html

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...cast-Idris-Elba-s-son-Pacific-Rim-sequel.html

 

[knightmelodic]

Let's hope they get a sexy chick whose body doesn't look like a pipe cleaner.

 

[keone]

Let's hope they get a sexy chick whose body doesn't look like a pipe cleaner.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_cleaner


A pipe cleaner or chenille stem is a type of brush originally intended for removing moisture and residue from smoking pipes. Besides cleaning pipes, they can be used for any application that calls for cleaning out small bores or tight places. Special pipe cleaners are manufactured specifically for cleaning out medical apparatus and for engineering applications. They are popular for winding around bottle necks to catch drips, bundling things together, colour-coding, and applying paints, oils, solvents, greases, and similar substances. They can also be used like a twist tie as a convenient way to tie something.

 

[futureshock]

Loved the first one... I hope Bodega gets his nuts back..he was mad drake--moist in star wars

Man how did Meek fail to capitalize off of stuff like this?!?!


http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Draking

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...lue-uniform-set-movie-1967-Detroit-riots.html

 

[MrSid]

I use Pacific Rim as one of my reference blue rays . Picture and sound are on point. The disc makes my Onkyo Av amplifier come alive .

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

 

[MrSid]

Now throw 185 watts RMS per channel into 9.2 , acoustic research speakers and a dell 7700 hd projector . Dude I see and feel Godzilla walking in my lounge .

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

Now throw 185 watts RMS per channel into 9.2 , acoustic research speakers and a dell 7700 hd projector . Dude I see and feel Godzilla walking in my lounge .

Now we're talking. That's wassup!

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

http://www.tmz.com/2016/11/23/john-boyega-pacific-rim-movie-photos/

http://www.tmz.com/photos/2016/11/23/john-boyega-filming-the-pacific-rim-sequel-maeltrom/

 

[ilikebigbutts]

and believe it or not the UHD Blu-Ray of Pacific Rim is even better than the blu-ray disc out now. its current demo material for HDR and dolby atmos on the format. i think imma upgrade my current onkyo reciever to an atmos/dts-x capable one next year.

 

[LennyNero1972]

Loved the 1st one, wish Guillermo Del Toro was still directing but I hope this one is still good.

 

[2nd2none]

Im down, love the first one

 

[MrSid]

and believe it or not the UHD Blu-Ray of Pacific Rim is even better than the blu-ray disc out now. its current demo material for HDR and dolby atmos on the format. i think imma upgrade my current onkyo reciever to an atmos/dts-x capable one next year.

I walked away from a 656 two months ago . I was ready to buy it . How ever convincing the wife to allow me to run 2 more speakers in the ceiling is still a touchy subject I will wait for next year so that I can run 5.2.4 . Want to upgrade the Tv as well .