Not One, But Three More Underworld Movies?
Aug 10, 2009 by Rob KeyesIf you thought the news of Underworld 4 coming our way in 3D was a surprise, how about the idea of an entire new trilogy …
If you thought the news of Underworld 4 coming our way in 3D was a surprise, how about the idea of an entire new trilogy of Underworld films!
According to Ryan Rotten at ShockTillYouDrop.com, insiders have informed him that Sony’s Screen Gems is looking to launch not one new film, but three. Interestingly, the report claims that they’re looking at the story centering in on the character of Selene, played by Kate Beckinsale in the original two Underworld films.
Nothing’s confirmed yet, but bringing back the hot star of the first two is what many fans wanted instead of the Rise of the Lycans prequel.
Will this take place also before the first Underworld or will it follow her after the events of Underworld: Evolution? Could this mean that Scott Speedman will be back as well and we’ll get to see what happens with the characters after the crazy ending of Evolution?
Ryan also points out that Patrick Tatopoulos, who’s worked on all three films and directed the third, will not be back for the fourth installment due to his other commitments.
Like I mentioned in the comments of our last Underworld post, these films are very easy to finance with their $25-35 million dollar budgets and they’ve generally banked around $100 million at the box-office. So, it’s an easy decision to move forward with more, especially if they can bring back the star which I mentioned was important. We need some familiar faces returning and they’ve done a solid job of tying each film to the previous.
Let’s hope they continue with the same and we get more than just an excuse to sell another 3D gimmick. I want story and action.
What do you think of three more Underworld films, possibly all in 3D?
Source: ShockTillYouDrop.com
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Unfortunately it will probably take place after “Underworld Evolution” even though I think a film about Vampires vs. Werewolves is best fought with swords and not guns, but whatever I’ll most likely end up seeing them anyway.
If Kate is in it..I’ll see it.
Even better in 3D.
well the director of the 1st two underworld films, i supposedly working on getting a Gears of War Movie to the Big screen.
id see another underworld film.
i really LOVED the 1st film. the 2nd was OK, and the 3rd served its Purpose.
i realy enjoy the story that these films has told and id love to see some more depth for a few charecters.
Vampires make money these days. Says alot about our society.
I’m all for it.
I’m a big fan of the Werewolves genre since the TV show “Werewolf” debuted back in 1987. For me that series finally captured what a werewolf should look like in a movie/tv show.
Ok why do we need 3 more movies? Unless its going to focus on Events before the first underworld I think its over kill. Plus if Beckinsale is not in it (like people cried over her not being in rise of the lycans, WHEN THE DAMN THING WAS ABOUT SONJA and LUCIAN), there will be more crying and it will get a bad rap. Personally Rhona Mitra looks better than Beckinsale, the only thing Beckinsale has on her is chest.
WE NEED BETTER WEREWOLF MOVIES. WEREWOLVES PWN ALL.
I love these movies,but there really isn’t much more of the story to tell after the events of Evolution without making up some contrived plotline just for the sake of making one.
I agree with The Critic,the whole vampire genre is cashing in hand over fist these days,But I think the Underworld series was a little quick out of the gate,and now they are trying to get a bigger slice of pie than they would’ve if the first movie would’ve come out about 2 or 3 years ago,at the earliest.
But alas,like many others feel,as long as Kate is in it,I’ll see it.
I’m hoping for a SpeedBeck reunion.
I never thought I’d say this b/c I was sneaking and reading Anne Rice books and anything vampire I could fine well before I was old enough. . . but vampires are being over done. It’s like when a band you love gets “big”. You are happy for them but cringe at the thought of having to share the floor at a concert w/a screaming 14yr old girl.
There are hundreds upon hundreds of different interpretations of the Vampire culture. I think you can never get enough Vampire/WereWolf movies. Think of Gary Oldman’s interp, Gerard Butler’s, Tom Cruise’s and Pattinson’s. All so different yet
all lovely performances.
Can never have enough supernatural creatures, I say.
It all depends on whether they have a fresh story to tell. Frankly, I’m skeptical. Like others, I find the concept of an Underworld film in 3-D a bit too gimmicky. I don’t expect much from that, but would I balk at a chance to see Beckinsale put the black leather back on? Of course not! Hello!
I’ll keep watching only if Scott & Kate are back.
Heck yes,…..LET’s GO!
Wow, I’m in. Let’s bring it on. I’m ready…
I’d definitely want to see all three, and I agree with SIN187UM Rhona Mitra is by far hotter than Kate! Whatever the plot I’ll be there.
Now, if we really want SERIOUS vampires, why not Brian Lumley (Necroscope series)? His vampires make any other vampires look like pussycats with wings!
for me theres nothing to do after evolution. im not very intrested with seeing kate/scott speedmen anymore. if anything i want this trilogy to be focused on lucian.
reviews of the films
underworld 4/5
evolution 3/5
rise of the lycans 4.25/5( Ive never gone in between 4 and 4.5 but i cant decide between the 2)
Remember the second movie. The oldest and strongest. Alexendra C. told Selene (The death dealer). As She bites him wrist, She said what will I become. His reply “The Future”! I really enjoy all three Underworld movies. Who plays Sonja in third wasn’t bad at all. She did a good job. But, I still think Kate Beckingsale is the best actress in Underworld movies. If anymore comes out. I’m in for ride to movies and also will buy the movie. I have all first three for collections. Later, Todd Out