LXG 2 Rumors

Moviehole claims that 20th Century Fox may have an Extraordinary sequel up its sleeve. While this past summer's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen wasn't quite the commercial bomb that many assumed it would be, the adaptation of the Alan Moore/Kevin O'Neill comic book still fell short of expectations at the domestic box office. That was not the case, however, abroad where LXG has raked in over $100 million thus far.

Given that overseas success, Moviehole claims that Fox is considering filming a sequel to LXG in Australia at either Sydney's Fox or Kurnell studios.

"We've had numerous reports this week - from actors and a source at Sydney's studios - who tipped us off to such a state of affairs," Moviehole reports. "LXG 2 will re-cast many of the main parts excluding Australian actress Peta Wilson who reportedly is interested in reprising her role as Mina Harker for the sequel - with auditions occurring shortly. A studio source confirmed such a rumour."

While doing press for the first film, Wilson suggested what she'd like to see happen in any potential sequel. "If we go on for sequels, then maybe there'd be that opportunity, where Mina gets to be in charge of something."

Besides Mina Harker, the other Gentlemen included in the first film were The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, Tom Sawyer, Dorian Gray, Captain Nemo and Allan Quatermain. Those who saw the first film know, however, that at least two of those characters might not be back for a sequel (although the ending certainly suggested one of them could be).

If Sean Connery declines to return for LXG 2 then perhaps he'll finally make the spy film End Game instead. According to the Associated Press, Connery, Mandalay Entertainment and producer Peter Guber have reached an "amicable settlement" over the stalled project and withdrawn their respective lawsuits. The AP reports that "Connery still plans to star in the movie. He and (producing partner Rhonda Tollefson) are considering possible directors as well as seeking new financing and distribution for the picture." Then the Game is on!