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Constantine Director Reveals Why We’re Finally Getting a Sequel (And Promises “Real R-Rated Movie”)
ComicBook.comStory by Charlie Ridgely
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After nearly 20 years, the team behind the cult classic 'Constantine' is finally bringing back Keanu Reeves for a gritty R-rated sequel, promising fans the dark, supernatural movie they've been craving.
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- Director Francis Lawrence reveals they've been wanting to make a 'Constantine' sequel since the first film's release, but various hurdles delayed the project until about 5 years ago when they got serious about it.
- The sequel will truly embrace the R-rating, unlike the first film which was approached more like a PG-13 - Lawrence says 'let us make a real R-rated movie' this time around.
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Keanu Reeves, Francis Lawrence, Akiva Goldsman, DC, Constantine (2005), Constantine (sequel)