Paramount is close to hiring Jonathan Levine to direct Days of Thunder 2, with Tom Cruise set to reprise his role and produce alongside Jerry Bruckheimer. The sequel is expected to be Cruise’s next major film project, according to Variety.
Details:
• Director talks: Paramount is in advanced negotiations with Jonathan Levine to helm the sequel.
• Cruise returns: Tom Cruise is set to reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle while also producing with Jerry Bruckheimer.
• Script: Will Staples wrote the screenplay. Story details and additional casting have not yet been announced.
• Why Levine: The filmmaker emerged as Paramount’s choice following his work with the studio on Mr. Irrelevant.
What to watch?
The next milestone is Paramount’s official confirmation of Levine’s deal, followed by production scheduling and additional casting announcements.
