Will Smith starred in the originalI Am Legend, a critical and commercial success directed by Francis Lawrence.
The sci-fi flick also remains one of the strongest entries in Will Smith’s extensive filmography.
Will Smith is coming back too, even thoughSmith rarely returns for sequels.
This means that Neville survived to star in the follow-up.
So theres a settlement in Connecticut.
In an encouraging sign, screenwriterAkiva Goldsman is returning to pen the script.
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Francis Lawrence directedI Am Legend, but no one is currently attached to helm the project.
Instead,the sequel will follow the alternate endingthat was closer to theI Am Legendbook.
He then understands that they see him as a monster, just as he sees them.
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Goldsman also pointed toThe Last of Usas a strong inspiration for the sequel.
He admitted that he was interested in examining a post-apocalyptic world after nature had taken over once again.
He also hinted that the story would take place in New York City just asI Am Legenddid.
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