Constantine, the underrated comedian e-book adaptation starring Keanu Reeves, is making its option to HBO Max on the proper time. Launched in February 2005, and loosely based mostly on the Hellblazer collection by DC Comics, the supernatural superhero movie featured Reeves because the titular exorcist John Constantine. He has the flexibility to journey between Earth and Hell, speaking with angels and demons as their true selves.
Directed by Frank Lawrence, with Kevin Brodbin and Frank Cappello writing the screenplay, Constantine was typically well-received. It grossed greater than $230 million on the field workplace, with a popularity that has solely grown within the twenty years because it first hit theaters. Over the previous yr, Reeves and Lawrence have each talked about how Constantine 2 is nearer than ever.
Now, simply in time to affix different DC films on the platform, Constantine might be coming to HBO Max on January 1st. Will probably be a welcome addition because the superhero film is presently not obtainable on any streaming platform within the U.S.
The information of Constantine coming to HBO Max follows feedback by DC Movies co-CEO James Gunn concerning the probabilities of a sequel to the 2005 cult favourite. Gunn revealed that he is had discussions about Constantine 2, together with conversations with Reeves, and that he respects the individuals concerned. Nonetheless, he added that he hasn’t but learn a script for the undertaking, which has been in growth for a number of years.
By way of what Reeves has mentioned, the John Wick star famous that the plan for the sequel is to be set in the identical world as its predecessor, focusing ongreater challenges for John Constantine. Lawrence echoed these remarks, sharing his view that the long-awaited follow-up movie is nearer than it is ever been to changing into a actuality after years of engaged on the chapter that comes after the Constantine ending.
With each Reeves and Lawrence placing optimistic tones concerning the probabilities of revisiting the 2005 movie, it is an incredible probability for viewers to each rediscover and luxuriate in for the primary time the Constantine solid that features Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeouf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale, and Peter Stormare.
It is going to probably give viewers a more moderen probability to evaluate why it’s that the supernatural saga has seen its esteem enhance considerably after a comparatively extra combined preliminary response. And if the sequel does formally transfer ahead, with casting and concrete story particulars, Constantine‘s presence on a serious streaming platform might be a lift.
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February 18, 2005
- Runtime
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121 minutes
- Director
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Francis Lawrence
- Writers
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Frank A. Cappello
- Producers
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Akiva Goldsman, Benjamin Melniker, Erwin Stoff, Lauren Shuler Donner, Lorenzo di Bonaventura
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Rachel Weisz
Angela Dodson / Isabel Dodson