With the huge success of Pitch Perfect 2 ($250 million worldwide and counting), the idea of a second sequel was less speculative, more damn near inevitable. But while the only real word on the next film came via Rebel Wilson talking to the LA Times’ Amy Kaufman before the second one arrived, The Hollywood Reporter now brings the news that writer Kay Cannon is in negotiations to script another{
Though Wilson said she’s signed, chances are it will be more difficult to reunite the original Bellas given that – Spoiler Alert if you haven’t watched the second film – the majority of the main characters, including Anna Kendrick’s Beca, graduate at the end. And that’s without taking into account the boosted fees for the likes of Kendrick and co. So the focus may well be on younger, newer members such as Hailee Steinfeld’s Emily and some fresh faces, with cameos from the likes of Becca and Fat Amy. Perhaps they could return for some sort of mentoring programme?
Also unknown for now is whether Elizabeth Banks will be back behind the camera, but given her long history with the films as producer and actor, we’d guess she’ll be involved even if she’s moved on to directing other things. So we’ll see more a capella capers, but there’s no film in place just yet.
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