Danny Boyle's hit 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, a film of crime and romance, will get a second part.
Bridge7, a newly founded production company, has acquired the film and TV rights for a sequel of the critically acclaimed film. The Los Angeles-based is a company run by producer Swati Shetty and Creative Artists Agency (CAA) agent Grant Kessman.
It was acquired from U.K.-based production company Celador, which bankrolled the 2008 film, along with Film4.
“Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll, and Slumdog Millionaire is undoubtedly one of them. Its narrative is universal, cutting across cultural and geographical lines and it embodies the kind of stories we love — ones that bridge entertainment with profound human experiences,” Shetty and Kessman said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
It is not confirmed if the original cast members will return for the film.
About Slumdog Millionaire
The film narrates the story of 18-year-old Jamal, who is a contestant on the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati. Just before answering the Rs 2 crore question, he is questioned by the police under accusations of cheating. Jamal tries his best to explain how he knows the answer to each question, by recounting his life to the police. The film featured Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, and Irrfan Khan.
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The film swept the 2008 Academy Awards, by winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Film Editing. Indian composer A.R. Rahman bagged two Oscars, for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for Jai Ho.
