Driven (Drive Sequel Coming Soon?) - Blu-ray Forum

jvince · 12-09-2011, 11:08 PM

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James Sallis's DRIVE Sequel 'DRIVEN' to Arrive in April

While American crime novelist James Sallis might not quite be a household name, his 2005 book Drive found at least a few huge fans in Nicolas Refn and Hossein Amini whose film of the same name is currently revving up its engine for many year-end Top 10 finish lines.

Our friends at LitReactor have broken an interesting piece of news regarding the book's sequel, Driven. While details are still scarce, we now know the book should be available as early as April 2012. The publishers of the original novel, Poisoned Pen Press provided this teaser:

"Six years later - Phoenix. Out of nowhere someone wants Driver dead. Who? Why? Big mistake..."

Not a whole lot to go on but it isn't hard to imagine audiences clamoring over another lap with Driver, especially if Ryan Gosling and Refn are involved. With the two teaming up for Only God Forgives, the remake of Logan's Run, and at least one other reported project, we can only hope they find time to work it into their busy schedules.

Source: Twitch

Puonti · 12-10-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jvince

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Cool. I'd love to see what they'd do with a sequel, but... April?

Sounds way too early for a sequel.

jacobsever · 12-10-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Puonti

Cool. I'd love to see what they'd do with a sequel, but... April?

Sounds way too early for a sequel.

It says the book would be available in April. I'm sure it'd take a while after that to write a screen play and film everything.

Puonti · 12-10-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

It says the book would be available in April. I'm sure it'd take a while after that to write a screen play and film everything.

Just noticed that.

djgeneral · 12-10-2011, 01:52 AM

I only care if Gosling is back. I can't imagine he wouldn't be since the sequel of the book deals with the same character.

Wally Q · 12-10-2011, 01:53 AM

I'm cautiously optimistic about this one. I'd like to see it but as long as the passion for the material is still there.

OrlandoEastwood · 12-10-2011, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by djgeneral

I only care if Gosling is back. I can't imagine he wouldn't be since the sequel of the book deals with the same character.

Yeah, I interpreted it as

[Show spoiler]

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Walts Ghost · 12-10-2011, 07:56 AM

Interesting news. Drive is one of my favorite movies this year, so I look forward to seeing how this could turn out. Can it be nearly as good as the first? I don't know...

nefilim · 12-10-2011, 09:31 AM

not to be mistaken with renny harlins masterpiece w/ same name

Edo · 12-11-2011, 04:41 AM

i could care less

i didnt like the first one..just too slow n boring

nefilim · 12-12-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Edo

i could care less

i didnt like the first one..just too slow n boring

i would like to know what you think of tree of life ...

Kevin Holly · 02-06-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nefilim

i would like to know what you think of tree of life ...

I know you weren't talking to me, but I loved Drive (top 5 of 2011), and hated Tree of Life (bottom 2 of 2011).

As for "Driven," sounds like just another unccessary money-grab. Well, I suppose movie producers need to eat too.

MykeHavoc · 02-06-2012, 08:49 PM

Awesome. I'd love a sequel to the film. Hope the material supports that for the future.

SpaceDog · 02-06-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Yeah, I interpreted it as

[Show spoiler]

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This is sort of what I thought too.
I thought the movie was great. I don't feel the urge to have a sequel.
Perhaps I'll be surprised.

csdot · 02-06-2012, 08:53 PM

its not like Drive was blowing up the box offices, dont see how it could be seen as a "money-grab". not to mention the fact that there is no indication that a film is being planned.
and the Driver

[Show spoiler]

Samus Aran · 02-06-2012, 09:06 PM

Maybe Gosling from Drive and Stallone from Driven can team up to make Drivers.

retablo · 02-06-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nefilim

i would like to know what you think of tree of life ...

I loved Tree of Life, didn't love Drive.

SpaceDog · 02-06-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by csdot

its not like Drive was blowing up the box offices, dont see how it could be seen as a "money-grab". not to mention the fact that there is no indication that a film is being planned.

[Show spoiler]

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I still would have spoilered that, in spite of the fact that you were contradicting prior opinions. Whichever is true in the ending, it doesn't change my appreciation for the film.

csdot · 02-06-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

I still would have spoilered that, in spite of the fact that you were contradicting prior opinions. Whichever is true in the ending, it doesn't change my appreciation for the film.

ah, my bad. usually im good at catching myself with spoilers but i guess i let that one slip.

02-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#15
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	its not like Drive was blowing up the box offices, dont see how it could be seen as a "money-grab". not to mention the fact that there is no indication that a film is being planned. and the Driver [Show spoiler] Last edited by csdot; 02-06-2012 at 09:44 PM.

12-10-2011, 01:52 AM	#5
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	I only care if Gosling is back. I can't imagine he wouldn't be since the sequel of the book deals with the same character.

12-10-2011, 01:53 AM	#6
Wally Q Banned Member since:Sep 2011 Location:12771 4K collection:592 Blu-ray collection:2006 DVD collection:150 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:1	I'm cautiously optimistic about this one. I'd like to see it but as long as the passion for the material is still there.

12-10-2011, 07:56 AM	#8
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:788 Blu-ray collection:3091 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Interesting news. Drive is one of my favorite movies this year, so I look forward to seeing how this could turn out. Can it be nearly as good as the first? I don't know...

12-10-2011, 09:31 AM	#9
nefilim Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:\|limbo of the banned\| Blu-ray collection:525 DVD collection:260 Trading Score:14	not to be mistaken with renny harlins masterpiece w/ same name

12-11-2011, 04:41 AM	#10
Edo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chi-town Blu-ray reviews:13	i could care less i didnt like the first one..just too slow n boring

02-06-2012, 08:49 PM	#13
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	Awesome. I'd love a sequel to the film. Hope the material supports that for the future.

02-06-2012, 09:06 PM	#16
Samus Aran Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:195	Maybe Gosling from Drive and Stallone from Driven can team up to make Drivers.

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