I Am Legend Prequel Officially Greenlit at Warner Brothers
Warner Brothers has officially confirmed today that a prequel to I Am Legend is currently in development. We first mentioned this back in July, when director Francis Lawrence confirmed that they've been working on ideas for a prequel. Will Smith Will reprise his role as scientist Robert Neville, with Lawrence returning to direct. The script is being written by D.B. Weiss, an up-and-coming writer with a few other scripts in the works around Hollywood. The prequel, which is based on a detailed outline develop

“I Am Legend” Gets Prequel, Why?
Am I the only one who thinks a prequel to the WB’s surprise hit I Am Legend is a phenomenally bad idea? One of the most compelling things about the Will Smith movie (and more so, the originals that inspired it) was the way it just threw you into post-apocalyptic New York, only showing bits and pieces of how the virus spread via flashback. And now they’re going to change that the same way they changed the original ending? Wonderful. Variety reports that the prequel, which Will see both Smith and

Geek Daily: 'I Am Legend' Prequel, Fathom Gets a Fox, and 'Nick Fury' Gets a DVD
The trades apparently read yesterday's tirade about their not being any news -- because as weird luck would have it, everything hit the wire as I was getting my Anderson Cooper fix. (I'm not making that up for the sake of cuteness, it's true. The evening is not complete until I discover I lost the 360 Challenge ... again) Now, to the headlines: Being the sole man alive never meant you couldn't get a franchise! Variety reports that Warner Bros is putting a prequel to I Am Legend into production. The p

I Am Legend 2 (But Not Really Two Cause It Takes Place Before) Is Totally Happening [More Will Smith]
I Am Legend the prequel is now official. Warner Brothers has greenlit the new movie and is ready to roll with the old cast intact (Will Smith). Francis Lawrence Will return as the director. My question is are people really going to be interested in the "how we made vampires" story line? I'd rather see more Robert Neville all crazed and traveling the Earth Mad Max style. But that's just me. [Variety] 9:30 AM on Thu Sep 25 2008

'I Am'... Prequel?
Oh boy. Here we go again. It was announced this morning by Variety that I Am Legend star Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence Will re-visit their respective roles in an upcoming prequel of last year’s vamp—I mean zom—errr, I’m not actually sure what those things were… mutants? – yes, we’ll call them mutants. (Apparently Warner Bros didn’t make enough money this summer from the Dark Knight and is now picking pennies out of the couch cushions.) The film Will take place during humanity

Will Smith Is 'Legend' ... Again
Making a sequel to a blockbuster that grossed $584 million worldwide seems like a no-brainer -- but what do you do if you, say, killed off your bankable star at the end of the film? You make a prequel, of course. "I Am Legend" star Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence are doing just that. Variety reports that Smith Will reprise his role as Dr. Robert Neville, who in the first film was the sole human survivor in New York City after a man-made virus decimated the population and transformed almost all surv

Casting Couch: Will Smith Still Is Legend; Opposite Attracts Hathaway; McAdams Sleuths Up Sherlock - E! Online
Warner Bros . is ramping up development on a prequel to the 2007 smash I Am Legend , which Will see Will Smith reprising his role as one of the lone survivors on a zombified Earth. Director Francis Lawrence is expected to take the reins again in the story of how New Yorkers came to be stricken by a deadly plague that turned them into nocturnal, blood-sucking creatures. I Am Legend raked in $256 million domestically but [spoiler alert!] didn't really set up a Smith-starring sequel, prompting studio e

Smith and Lawrence Return For 'I Am Legend' Prequel
After booming in nearly $600 million worldwide at the box office, it was no secret that Warner Bros. Pictures was prepping a follow-up to the Will Smith starrer I Am Legend. Today it was revealed that a prequel to the adaptation is in the pipeline, with not only Will Smith returning as Dr. Robert Neville, but also Francis Lawrence getting back behind the camera. You can read the story inside. Warner Bros. has set in motion a prequel to the Will Smith starrer "I Am Legend," according to Variety. The pl

Prequel of 'I Am Legend' in the works
Will Smith enjoyed playing the last man alive in I Am Legend so much that he's teamed up with director Francis Lawrence for the prequel. The film Will be based on the final, fateful days of human life before a plague wipes out New York City, leaving Smith's character, Robert Neville, as the lone survivor. No word on the title as of yet. Maybe it'll be something like "When There Were More" or "Before the I, There Was We"... Any suggestions on what the prequel should be called?

WB plans 'I Am Legend' prequel
Warner Bros. has set in motion a prequel to the Will Smith starrer "I Am Legend." The plan is for Smith to reprise his role as scientist Robert Neville, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct. Akiva Goldsman and his Weed Road banner Will produce with James Lassiter, Smith's partner in Overbrook Entertainment. The studio has set D.B. Weiss to write a script that is based on a detailed outline that was hatched over the past few months by Smith, Goldsman, Lassiter and Lawrence. The prequel Will

'I Am Legend' Prequel Gets Thumbs Up
Both Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence reportedly Will return to tackle the prequel which development has just been confirmed.

I Am Legend Prequel On The Way, To Star Will Smith
Washington (ChattahBox) - Warner Bros. has announced a prequel to I Am Legend, which Will star Will Smith once again. Will Smith is going to be coming back to reprise his role as Dr. Robert Neville in the prequel to I Am Legend. Director Francis Lawrence Will also be returning to direct ...

WB, Smith to Make I am Legend Prequel
They could have just gone ahead and continued the story of mankind’s last stand against a vampire race in an “I am Legend” sequel, which would be the better path, but of course that would take away the one thing movie studios absolutely can’t live without: the tag of a surefire hit. A sequel to “I am Legend” might have made some money, but it wouldn’t have made as much money without Will Smith, seeing as how, you know, Smith’s character got blown to Smithereen

I am Legend scores prequel
Warner Brothers has officially announced the hit Will Smith flick, “I am Legend” is getting a prequel. The film company confirmed rumors that have been going around since early this summer that a follow-up to the hit movie is now in the works. Will Smith will reprise his role as scientist Robert Neville, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct, reports firstshowing.net. The prequel will chronicle the final days of humanity in New York City before a man-made virus caused a plague that lef

Writer found for Smith/Lawrence I AM LEGEND prequel
Variety have today confirmed what director Francis Lawrence told us back in July, that an I AM LEGEND prequel is in development over at Warner Bros. and that both he and star Will Smith are expected to return for a second outing. The studio have hired D.B. Weiss (currently adapting Neil Strauss’ pick-up novel THE GAME) to come up with a screenplay based on a blueprint set out by Lawrence, Smith and the first movie’s writer Akiva Goldsman and producer James Lassiter. The movie Will chronicle

I Am Legend Prequel
It is official, Warner Bros has greenlit a prequel to I Am Legend. Will Smith has signed on to reprise his role as Robert Neville, and Francis Lawrence has returned as director. Looks like Lawrence won’t be finding time to work on Chuck Palahniuk’s Survivor anytime soon. According to Variety, D.B. Weiss (The Game) is writing the script based on a detailed plot outline that was developed over the past few months by Smith, Lawrence, Akiva Goldsman (producer and screenwriter of the original). The preque

Birthday Boy Smith Set For I Am Legend Prequel
Will Smith has been given a 40th birthday gift by Warner Bros. bosses - the chance to reprise his I AM LEGEND character ROBERT NEVILLE in a prequel to the 2007 blockbuster. Movie executives have greenlighted the film on the movie star's birthday (25Sep08), confirming Francis Lawrence Will return as the director and D.B. Weiss Will pen the script. Smith's scientist character was killed in the last film. And it's not the only Will Smith action/sci-fi blockbuster set for a second outing - the birthday

Fox joins circus with bestseller "Elephants"
The book centers on a 90-year-old man reminiscing about his time at a B-level circus taking care of the animals. He sees the brutality of circus life while falling for the wife of an abusive animal trainer. The book spent 12 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list in 2006 and hit the list again last year when it was released in paperback. More than 2 million paperbacks have been sold, according to the studio. Francis Lawrence ("I Am Legend") is attached to direct from an adaptation by and

Fox 2000 Bringing 'Water for Elephants'
The bidding war is over, and Fox 2000 has emerged triumphant, clutching the rights to Sara Gruen's bestseller Water for Elephants, which they are promptly putting on the fast track. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Francis Lawrence is attached to direct, and Richard LaGravenese is adapting it for the big screen. I'll be honest and admit I haven't read the book -- I'm always behind when it comes to bestsellers because I tend to haunt the nonfiction and classic shelves. The book is the recollections of a

Will Smith Is Still A Legend
Warner Bros. is ramping up development on a prequel to the 2007 smash I Am Legend, which Will see Will Smith reprising his role as one of the lone survivors on a zombified Earth. Director Francis Lawrence is expected to take the reins again in the story of how New Yorkers came to be stricken by [...]

WB to make ‘I Am Legend’ Prequel Film
It looks like Warner Bros. has started the ignition on a prequel to the Will Smith film ‘I Am Legend’. I liked the first movie. Will Smith did a great job. The Two things I didn’t like: the ending and the zombie design. I liked the old school Vincint Price ‘The Last Man on Earth’ version better. It was much more creepy. Variety reports: The plan is for Smith to reprise his role as scientist Robert Neville, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct. Akiva Goldsman and his Weed

''I Am Legend'' prequel confirmed
Washington, Sept 25 : Hollywood Studio Warner Brothers is set to roll out a prequel of its blockbuster hit ‘I Am Legend’ starring Will Smith. Directed by Francis Lawrence again, the prequel Will see Smith reprising his role as scientist Robert Neville, reports Variety. read more...Full Article @ top news in entertainment Comment Share Email Post Your Comment sa

I Am (going to be a) Legend–Prequel Offically On
Ah yes…I remember how things were…just a few years ago… Variety reports today that Warner Brothers is planning a follow-up to last year’s smash holiday hit, I Am Legend. Star Will Smith and director Francis Lawrence both Will return. The film Will be a prequel–a sequel, of course, wouldn’t be possible because Will Smith’s character died [...]

Warner Bros. Planning 'I Am Legend' Prequel
After the successful release of ‘I Am Legend’ grossed $584 million worldwide, Warner Bros. is now planning to make a prequel to the popular film!Variety reports that the studio’s plan includes having superstar Will Smith reprise his role as Robert Neville and Will have director Francis Lawrence return to the project in the same capacity. The studio has selected D.B. Weiss to write the script based on a detail outline made by Smith, Lawrence and producers Akiva Goldsman and James Lassiter, says the pa

I Am Legend Prequel Moving Forward
Will Smith and Francis Lawrence returning...