I still think this is a bad idea. Heck, I’m a fan of the original Hong Kong version, but even then I thought the first sequel (a prequel, really) was kind of pointless in regards to the overall story of the series, with only the third installment really having any significant ties to the original. But anyways, I didn’t mind the American remake of “Infernal Affairs” because Scorsese’s name was attached, and I’m not all that inclined to hate the sequels if Scorsese once again attaches his name. Anyhow, here is the latest news from the maybe-maybe not sequel to “The Departed” being talked about…
Says The Hollywood Reporter:
Talks are under way to put together a sequel to the crime thriller, which has garnered five Academy Award nominations and is Scorsese’s biggest boxoffice hit in a career that spans more than four decades.
Sources say that “Departed” writer William Monahan is working on a take that would involve Dignam, the temperamental foul-mouthed cop played by Mark Wahlberg, who received an Oscar nomination for the role, and introduce a new character to be played by Robert De Niro. Sources caution that Scorsese would need to approve any take before development could move forward.
A prequel is not being ruled out, either.
I would love a sequel starring Wahlberg’s character. The guy just proved himself to me with “The Departed”, and now I’m excited to see anything he does. Although the idea of De Niro joining the cast for a sequel sounds pretty damn good, too…
Foul-mouthed Mark Wahlberg from “The Departed”.
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