First we heard Underworld 4 was in development, then we heard Underworld 4 would be the first in a new trilogy, then we heard Kate Beckinsale would be reprising her role as Selene for the new film.
Now, in press conference for her new film Whiteout, Beckinsale has stated it’s all a rumor.
Kate Beckinsale back as Selene in a new 'Underworld' trilogy
One week ago it was reported Screen Gems were moving ahead to produce a fourth Underworld film.
A few days after that rumors surfaced that the film might be the first in a new trilogy that follows the character of Selene, originally played by Kate Beckinsale.
Bloody-Disgusting are now reporting that their sources confirm Kate Beckinsale is attached to the project.
Though not official, it’s more official than it was a few days ago and no doubt Underworld fans will be pleased to here the news.
Kate Beckinsale as 'Selene'
Three days ago it was reported Screen Gems were moving ahead to produce a fourth Underworld film.
Now rumors are surfacing that not only will Underworld 4 happen, but that it might also be the first film of a new Underworld trilogy that will follow the character of Selene in a story spanning three films.
Selene was previously played by Kate Beckinsale – there’s no word on whether or not she’ll reprise her role. Word is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans director Patrick Tatopoulos won’t be returning due to other commitments.
Underworld 4 (which will probably be re-titled) will be filmed in 3-D with an expected release in January 2011.
Source: ShockTilYouDrop
Screen Gems are moving ahead to produce a fourth Underworld film.
The studio is apparently pleased with the performance of the third film, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, which earned $91.1M from a budget of $35M (not counting DVD/Blu-ray sales).
I thought Rise of the Lycans was excellent and will look forward to the new film – although I hope the new film will also be set in the past. The whole Underworld concept seemed to work so much better with a more mythological, medieval setting.
For now there are no extra details about what the fourth film will entail or who will star. All we know is that it will be filmed in 3-D with an intended release date of January 2011.
Source: ShockTillYouDrop
