Caffeinated Clint
Carnahan says it’ll be a direct-to-dvd sequel
The film mightn’t have put a lot of bums on seats at the box office, but on DVD, “Smokin’ Aces” has left Blockbuster with an empty shelf.
Director Joe Carnahan says on his official site that Universal are so pleased with the numbers that the film – released earlier this year – the film is doing on disc, that they want another one. One that they can release direct to DVD.
“Universal wants to move ahead with a direct-to-video prequel of ‘Smokin’ and asked me if I wanted to Godfather the thing and make sure we did a really cool story. The DVD numbers ‘Smokin’ Aces’ has done are astounding and they want to strike while the iron is hot. Whatever reluctance I have is alleviated by the fact that we can really do this balls out, hardcore prequel and not be constrained by ratings or any other puritanical MPAA bullsh*t. That I love.”
Caranahan later added, “I won’t be directing. I will probably help break story: Something lean and mean and nasty. I think the Nigerian Assassins are going to handlethe writing and directing chores…and if you don’t know who those guys are…
…just wait…you will. “
Assuming that none of the original actors will return.
