We Can Be Heroes sequel in the works at Netflix
David Farnor | On 09, Jan 2021
A sequel to We Can Be Heroes is in the works at Netflix.
The film, which is Robert Rodriguez as a spin-off sequel from The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, sees Earth’s superheroes kidnapped by aliens, leaving their kids to be whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy Moreno (Yaya Gosselin) will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno (Pedro Pascal). Missy teams up with the rest of the superkids to escape their mysterious government babysitter, Ms. Granada (Priyanka Chopra Jonas). If they’re going to save their parents, they’ll have to work together by using their individual powers — from elasticity to time control to predicting the future — and form an out-of-this-world team.
Since its debut on Christmas Day, Netflix revealed this week that 44 million households were forecast to have watched the movie in its first 28 days on release, and also contributed to a week of record viewership between Christmas and New Year’s Day. At the same time, it confirmed that a follow-up was in development.
Trailer: We Can Be Heroes hits Netflix Christmas Day
10th December 2020
Netflix is unwrapping its latest family blockbuster this Christmas Day, and a new trailer gives us a look at it in action.
When alien invaders kidnap Earth’s superheroes, their kids are whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy Moreno (Yaya Gosselin) will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno (Pedro Pascal). Missy teams up with the rest of the superkids to escape their mysterious government babysitter, Ms. Granada (Priyanka Chopra Jonas). If they’re going to save their parents, they’ll have to work together by using their individual powers — from elasticity to time control to predicting the future — and form an out-of-this-world team.
Directed by Robert Rodriguez and a spin-off sequel from The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (now grown up and the parents to Guppy, a member of the young lead ensemble), the film co-stars Boyd Holbrook, Christian Slater, Chris McDonald, and Adriana Barraza. It arrives on Netflix worldwide on 25th December. Here’s the trailer:
Robert Rodriguez to direct We Can Be Heroes for Netflix
22nd August 2019
Robert Rodriguez will direct We Can Be Heroes, a new family action film for Netflix.
Rodriguez is no stranger to the action genre, having helmed El Mariachi and Predators, but also has experience of tailoring his work for family audiences: he previously directed, wrote, and produced Spy Kids which went on to become a major movie franchise and The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, a superhero-kid film intended for the same audience.
The film sees alien invaders kidnap Earth’s superheroes, leaving their children to team up and learn to work together if they want to save their parents and the world.
Christian Slater (Mr. Robot, The Wife) stars in the movie, alongside s cast that includes YaYa Gosselin (FBI Most Wanted, The Purge), Akira Akbar (Captain Marvel, This is Us), Andrew Diaz, Andy Walken (The Kids are Alright, A Christmas Story LIve!), Boyd Holbrook (Logan), Hala Finley (Man with a Plan, Backroads) Isaiah Russell-Bailey (Family Reunion, SWAT), Lotus Blossom (Magic Max), Lyon Daniels (Patriot), Nathan Blair (Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever.), Sung Kang (Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, Better Luck Tomorrow), Vivien Lyra Blair (Bird Box, Waco), Adriana Barraza (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Babel, Cake, Penny Dreadful) and Christopher McDonald (Mr. Iglesias, Wetlands) with Pedro Pascal (Narcos, Wonder Woman 1984) and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas (Isn’t It Romantic, Baywatch)
Rodriguez is on writing and producing duties. Filming is now underway in Texas.