[UPDATE: Sadly We now know that director Peter Weir will NOT be returning for the sequel.]
Currently one of my top 10 movies, Master and Commander: The Far Side of The World is a film that was set up perfectly for a sequel to be made quickly. Despite mostly solid reviews, a pair of Oscars and a worldwide box-office gross of $212 million, the sequel I wanted to see didn’t come to be.
There have been rumblings of work towards a sequel for quite some time now and this weekend, we may have even more movement on that front.
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According to Crowe, yesterday he revealed that there’s a written script for a sequel based on The Reverse of the Medal, Patrick O’Brian’s eleventh book of the Master and Commander series and that they’ve begun early discussions for the project.
“There’s still a long way to go”
The first film was incredible and it featured two stellar actors and performances in Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany. Six years have passed since then and there’s no word yet on a production schedule.
Peter Weir wrote and directed the first and the only project he’s worked on since (which he also wrote and direct) is The Way Back starring Colin Farrell, Jim Sturgess, Mark Strong and Ed Harris. That movie is planned to open sometime next year.
I hope this happens but according to Crowe, it is just one of the many projects he is considering for the future at the moment.
Did you love the first Master and Commander as much as I did and would you like to see another story following the adventure of Captain Jack Aubrey ans Dr. Stephen Maturin?
Source: Associated Press
UPDATE source: The Playlist
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I think one of the reasons this movie didn’t go over too well was it had nothing for the female audience. I think there was one bit part of a native girl and that was it. No romance angle of any kind. It was a pure sea adventure like Moby Dick.
@Thandrale, I was going to point out that your point about this movie not really having much for women wasn’t really true. My wife loved this movie, too. Of course, then I realized I happen to be a lucky devil who has a wife that only wants to watch movies that have “cool guys with swords.” Yes, she’s an odd woman, but I’m not complaining given I’ve gotten out of soooooo many chick flick because of it.
I really liked the movie. Both Crowe and Bettany gave fine performances. I wish it had won more Oscars but that year was totally LOTR’s. Not that I complain though.
to Bill Blurne
You are one lucky dog. Don’t ever let that gal go.
Thandrale, I have to disagree with you. Women do not wish to see only romantic comedies. I loved this film. It is in my own top 10. Peter Weir has an amazing talent for creating an atmosphere. I told my friends after seeing this in the theater, that the only thing missing was the water being sprayed out over the audience. That is how drawn I felt into the world Weir created. Funnily enough, either he or one of the producers made that same exact comment in the booklet that came with the DVD. That being said, I know a lot of people, male and female, who just didn’t get this movie. Strange how I could be so utterly fascinated, yet they were bored out of their skulls.
Oh, women LOVE the books and the movie. Women who love MEN, not skinny teen boys. I am just one of them. Actually, the only people I know who read all the books were women. We all saw the movie…several times. I am absolutely thrilled that there is a rumbling for the sequel and that they are looking at what I consider the best, most gripping book of the 20. I do wonder if they might incorporate some plotting from 12 and 13 as the 3 books really have a story arc. But Reverse of the Medal is Awesome. Hurrah for more Captain Jack!!!!
I Loved the original.
I REALLY hope this happens .
If they can do Elizabeth : The Golden Age ,
They can certainly invest in a sequel to the vastly Superior Master And Commander.
One of the great films. It doesn’t have to be everyones’ cup o’ tea (or “soused hogs face” for that matter), but long after other historical adventures have faded and taken on a cliched patina, the smack of authenticity, astonishing imagery and cinematograpy and the warmth of human emotion that exemplified Master and Commander will continue as a superb example of how a literary classic like O’brian’s M&C series can both capture and expand upon the orginal source work to the edification of the characters, the history, and viewer and the story itself.
Whether Wier is director or is involved in the production in another production capacity, it will garner great interest by an avid audience that is discrimating, selective and focused, and eager for more action above and below decks on the Surprise.
If I could invest $100 right now for tickets in 5 years my only question would be “where do I send it now”?
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LOVED the movie and i am a woman. It’s in my top movies list along with: Gladiator, Kingdom of the Sun, Hunt for Red October etc
I really wish for a sequel, several even…
Personally, I’d love to see an M&C 2. The movie, one of my favorites of all time, let me to Patrick O’Brian’s novels – which are even better.
Paul Bettany is an excellent actor and would be well able to expand upon the true depth of Steven Maturin. In the novels, Maturin is a much deeper and more compelling character than the one in the movie. I think Weir did the best he could with the time he had… but there’s a lot to work with for the sequel.
Another note: of the O’Brian novels, Reverse of the Medal is an interesting choice… it’s not very focused on sea battles and action. Much (most?) takes place in England and centers around political intrigue (way too convoluted to get into here).
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