A follow-up to Will Smith’s 2007 science fiction drama, I Am Legend, has long been discussed, but only in recent years has the project truly picked up momentum. It was in March 2022 that Smith was confirmed to be making the sequel to the action movie alongside a major co-star. Michael B. Jordan is set to join the franchise with this installment and, thus far, a number of fans seem pumped. Updates have been few and far between since the announcement, however. Thankfully though, Smith has now provided the public with a spot of news regarding how production is going.
The Oscar winner isn’t one to spill too many beans when it comes to his most highly anticipated productions. However, when he attended the Red Sea International Film Festival, he shared some small nuggets with those in attendance. The good news is that the movie is definitely still happening and, though he didn’t say when filming will begin, he confirmed (via Variety) that he and Michael B. Jordan would be speaking soon. He also reiterated just how his character, Dr. Robert Neville would be able to return for this second go-around:
