ST. ELMOS FIRE 2: SONY LOOKING TO REUNITE BRAT PACK CAST

After nearly four decades since the theatrical release of St. Elmo’s Fire, Sony Pictures is reportedly considering the possibility of producing a sequel to Joel Schumacher’s classic coming-of-age drama. The movie was led by some of the brightest young stars of the 1980s, including Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andrew McCarthy, and Mare Winningham.

According to Deadline, Sony Pictures is hoping to reunite the original cast of St. Elmo’s Fire for a potential sequel, which would tell the story of how their characters have turned out after the events of the first movie. The project is reportedly still in the very early stage of development, as it currently has no script yet. It is also unknown if the studio had already discussed the project with the cast. Most of the cast members of St. Elmo’s Fire were considered honorary members of the iconic Brat Pack, which was the name given by the media to a group of young actors who appeared together in popular '80s teen movies.

The original 1985 movie was directed by Joel Schumacher from a screenplay he co-wrote with Carl Kurlander. The story centered on a group of friends who recently graduated from college, as they officially enter adulthood. It follows each character’s struggle to adjust to the new phase of their lives, where they'll face real-life responsibilities. Despite not receiving favorable reviews from critics during its theatrical run, the film still went on to become a box-office success. It earned a total gross of over $37 million against a reported budget of around $10 million.

The St. Elmo’s Fire 2 news comes after McCarthy recently released his documentary film titled Brats. It features McCarthy reconnecting with former co-stars, as well as former teen actors from the ‘80s, including Estevez, Sheedy, Lowe, and Moore. They discussed how being labeled as part of the Brat Pack affected their lives and careers. The documentary also shows McCarthy meeting with journalist David Blum, who was the one who came up with the term Brat Pack in a 1985 New York Magazine cover story.

Will The Breakfast Club Also Get a Sequel?

In the same year that St. Elmo’s Fire was released, director John Hughes also delivered another ensemble teen movie, The Breakfast Club, which is considered one of the most defining movies of the 1980s era. Starring Estevez, Sheedy, Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Anthony Michael Hall, the film was set in a Saturday detention class, where five students from different cliques get a chance to connect with each other. Compared to St. Elmo’s Fire, Hughes’ teen dramedy received far better reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised it as one of Hughes’ most memorable works. 39 years since its debut, the film managed to maintain a Certified Fresh rating of 89%.

Given its massive success and cultural impact, Hughes originally attempted to create The Breakfast Club sequel, which would have revisited the characters in their 20s or 30s. However, the project wasn’t able to move forward before Hughes’ death in 2009. As for the possibility of the iconic film getting a modern-day remake, Hall recently shared his opinion about the subject. "I think that’s really interesting because there’s a real strong anti-bullying message to the film, which became clear to me over these decades, and I think is powerful," he said. "So that’s another one that might be remade in the future. It’s not for me to decide that. Obviously, it’s Universal and the estate of Mr. Hughes, but I think that one could be right for a remake."

Source: Deadline

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