In Kate Beckinsale News, a new Underworld movie is reportedly in the works -- without her. According to sources, the film that promises a new cast is under development with Screen Gems. Cory Goodman, writer for 2011's Priest is penning the script for the fifth movie for the series.
The first Underworld came out in 2003 and has run three more movies: 2006's Underworld Evolution, 2009's prequel Underworld: Rise of The Lycans with 2009's Underworld: Awakening earning the most in the box offices, making $160 million worldwide. The franchise has grossed a total of $458.2 worldwide.
Official Underworld synopsis:
In the Underworld, Vampires are a secret clan of modern aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. No one knows the origin of their bitter blood feud, but the balance of power between them turns even bloodier when a beautiful young Vampire warrior and a newly-turned Lycan with a mysterious past fall in love. Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman star in this modern-day, action-packed tale of ruthless intrigue and forbidden passion all set against the dazzling backdrop of a timeless, Gothic metropolis.
This new movie has the opportunity to go in a new direction assuming they're not just looking to find a replacement for Kate Beckinsale's Selene.
We can remember her back in 2012 saying ""I think it's probably unlikely that I'll do [another Underworld sequel] but they may do one without me." Movie Pilot made a list of ladies who's fit to play the main role in Underworld 5. Included are True Blood's Anna Paquin and The Hunger Games Jennifer Lawrence.
No word yet on what the plot might be, we're guessing that its main point could still circulate around Lycans and vampires (as the rest of the films). One of the choices includes developing the story of Eve, Selene's daughter that was introduced in Awakening. No confirmed involvement yet from Len Wiseman, director of the first four films.
Meanwhile, Cory Goodman is in screenplay duties for an upcoming Summit film called The Last Witch Hunter, which stars Vin Diesel. Reported to co-star him is Michael Caine and Rose Leslie. The movie is currently in pre-production.
Is it too soon for a reboot? Kate Beckinsale has cemented her role in the Underworld series making her a very sought after Hollywood star, will this vampire versus werewolf franchise survive without her? only time will tell.
Source; Hollywood Reporter, sciencefiction.com
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