Variety is reporting that Reel FX Creative Studios is reteaming with director Jorge R. Gutierrez for a sequel to The Book of Life, the 2014 animated feature about a Mexican bullfighter who embarks on an adventure in the afterlife as he looks to fulfil the expectations of his family and friends. Check out the teaser poster artwork here…
“The sequel grew from that and people asking what was gonna happen with the characters, what’s gonna happen to the gods?” said Gutierrez. “The sequel embraces all these things and, in a weird way, is a continuation of the story with everybody you love from the first movie. I am a big fan of romantic movies. I always want to find out what happens afterwards. That’s one question we will ask during the sequel.”
“The Book of Life 2 will be the continuation of an extraordinary story that technically and creatively captures the vision Jorge had of this fabulous world,” added Chuck Peil, Reel FX head of business development. “The original film broke ground in so many ways and we hope that the sequel will have the same impact for the fanbase.”
Released in 2014, The Book of Life featured a voice cast that included Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Christina Applegate, Ice Cube and Ron Perlman. Critically acclaimed, it grossed almost $100 million around the world.
Originally published June 18, 2017. Updated April 15, 2018.
