David Oyelowo Gives Update On Upcoming “The Rocketeer” Disney+ Sequel
In a recent conversation with David Oyelowo about his upcoming Paramount+ streaming series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” TheWrap couldn’t resist delving into another exciting project on the actor’s horizon—the sequel to Disney’s cult classic, “The Rocketeer.”
The good news? Oyelowo shares, “We have forward momentum.”
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Initially announced in 2021, the sequel to the 1991 beloved film is not only being produced by Oyelowo and his wife, Jessica Oyelowo, but David may also take on a starring role in the film. The original “Rocketeer” was set in pre-World War II Hollywood, and the sequel is poised to unfold its narrative after the war. It will follow a former Tuskegee airman—a distinguished unit of Black army air force pilots from World War II—who finds himself in possession of the iconic Rocketeer suit.
“We have forward momentum. I know you guys hear this stuff all the time, but we are in the script development stage, and if you’re going to reinvigorate that beloved franchise, you better come with the goods,” Oyelowo shared. “Eugene Ashe is currently writing away, and we were talking about it only this week. We’re all very committed to that. But it’s going to have to be great, and we will not rest until it is.
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This ambitious project led by Oyelowo aims to be a worthy follow-up to the 1991 live-action feature released by Disney, which was based on the more mature-themed comic book property created by Dave Stevens. While J.D. Dillard was initially attached to direct the sequel, he is no longer part of the project. However, TheWrap exclusively reported earlier this year that Eugene Ashe had been brought on board to pen the script.
As the script development stage progresses, Oyelowo and the team are dedicated to delivering an exceptional continuation of “The Rocketeer” legacy. Fans of the original and newcomers alike can anticipate an exciting chapter that pays homage to the beloved franchise while introducing fresh and compelling elements. Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling project takes flight into the world of cinematic adventure.
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