David O. Russell wants to write The Fighter 2
The Fighter was David O. Russell's first project that he didn't write himself. Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, and Eric Johnson all collaborated on the Oscar-nominated screenplay.
Here's what David O. Russell had to say about writing The Fighter 2.
"I would do it whenever anyone says they're ready. I'm ready to write it. I would definitely want to be involved in that."
Earlier this month, Mark Wahlberg revealed that he wants to use The Fighter 2 to explore Micky Ward's trilogy of fights with Arturo Gatti. David O. Russell also wants to show the Arturo Gatti fights, as well as look deeper into Micky Ward's family; specifically his sisters.
"I think Micky's story has a lot of heart whichever way you cut it. You'd go towards the Gatti fights and you could go into the history of the family more. I really like the sisters."
It isn't clear when David O. Russell will start writing The Fighter 2 or when production might start.
The Fighter was released December 10th, 2010 and stars Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo, Dendrie Taylor, Jack McGee, Jenna Lamia, Bianca Hunter. The film is directed by David O. Russell.
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Masta_Chiefed
@nautical05 @ownsin I don't think so. The only complaint most people who know the Mickey Ward story had was there wasn't any Ward/Gatti fight footage. That's why this film is getting made. The Ward/Gatti fights are considered some of the best boxing matches EVER.
1 year agoby @masta-chiefedFlag
Seawolf63
No sequel is needed... It is fine as a stand alone film. If a sequel is made, I really have no interest in delving deeper into the lives of his sisters; they served their purpose in the first film, yet they irritated me immensely.
1 year agoby @seawolf63Flag
renodc
The interesting thing will be if they can keep the budget low. The Fighter's budget was a very reasonable $25 million.
Sequels can often double and triple in cost, and The Fighter did well domestically but didn't blow up the box office. Plus, it had all that Oscar buzz, which more than likely led to the majority of it's ticket sales. Internationally The Fighter barely broke even.
1 year agoby @renodcFlag
Ownsin
Yup Milking it here, move along...
1 year agoby @ownsinFlag
Nautical
Now they're just milkin it.
1 year agoby @nautical05Flag
fanboy
I think everyone agrees, this doesn't need a sequel!
1 year agoby @fanboyFlag
skywise
Not sure what to think of this. I still have not seen the Fighter so....i guess i should get on that.
1 year agoby @skywiseFlag
Mushy
If they stop it at THE FIGHTER 2 and only show the Mickey Ward vs. Arturo Gatti fights that would be cool. They probably wouldn't even need Bale as the story really is Wards relationship with Gatti. The only problem was... the first fight was the most epic/cinematic. The other 2 fights were basically boxing lessons from Gatti to Ward.
1 year agoby @mushyFlag
aoshi
It could work if they approach it like an HBO series (which would fit considering the first one), and not a sequel movie. Ward's family was very funny and kept the movie afloat.
1 year agoby @aoshiFlag
Masta_Chiefed
@esfwe @eofds9afdhas Hey movieweb, I can be a moderator if you want. I'm sure everyone will love that.
1 year agoby @masta-chiefedFlag
Pjwolsker
i just want to know if Bale will be in it
1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag
m2
Leave it alone......Please
1 year agoby @m2Flag
CUPID
Just do it.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
If he gets the writers from the first, then ill go see it but I still think it shouldnt and leave it where it is
1 year agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
ZanyZap
Maybe if they keep the focus on family, and less on the fights, but I think it'll be difficult to pull off without rehashing the themes and the problems of the first film. I don't like the idea of franchising the story.
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
ChiRep_1
If David O. Russell's behind the camera. I'm there, even though it deserves to stand alone as a classic. I love a good ol' fashioned boxing movie.
1 year agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
Dan
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1 year agoby @dan1Flag