Netflix Greenlights ‘Bright 2’ With Will Smith

The David Ayers Netflix film, Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton doesn’t premier on the streaming network until tonight, but they’ve already sealed a deal for a sequel, with Will Smith returning. Here’s what Bloomberg reported about the film set to premier tomorrow and why Netflix is already planning a sequel:

“Bright” is the company’s first attempt at a big-budget Hollywood production, bringing together a bona fide movie star in a fantasy, buddy-cop tale that could have come from any studio playbook. Directed by David Ayer, who also made “Suicide Squad,” it’s a warning shot to studios and theater owners that Netflix is targeting a big chunk of the $38.6 billion global box office. To underscore the commitment, the company has already ordered a sequel with Smith signed on.

Source: Bloomberg