Is a 'Goonies 2' Finally Happening?

The Goonies is one of those films that no matter how many times you watch it, it never gets old.  It's a timeless classic that will continue in popularity for year and years to come.

But of course, in our current day business of filmmaking, the obvious word always come to mind:  sequel.

A Goonies 2 has been talked about for decades now.  There's been scripts written - one where the Goonies' kids took center stage, another where the originals came back for one more adventure - but even with that, nothing ever materialized.

However, it looks like something might be back on the table.

Speaking with TMZ over the weekend, the original film's director, Richard Donner, had a surprising tidbit when asked about possibly making another comic book movie (he of course directed the original Superman):

“If you call ‘Goonies’ a comic book. We’re doing a sequel.”

Way to drop a bombshell there, Dick.

I don't think there's been any inkling of movement on a Goonies sequel for a while now, so way to light the fire again.

Donner also stated (and you can watch the video below) that he hopes most of the original cast will return, including Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, and the one who's become the biggest star since, Josh Brolin.

While I can imagine the 'nostalgia' of bringing back all the original Goonies for a follow-up some 30 years later, I can't help but think that ship sailed a long time ago.  But hey, if they've come up with a great story (three decades is certainly enough time to figure it out) and have both Donner and original producer, Steven Spielberg (who I'm sure is driving the bus on this thing), back, I say, "Why not?"

We'll keep you posted on if more comes of this.

Until then, stay tuned.

 

Source:  TMZ