After nearly 25 years since the last installment of the Friday franchise was released, Ice Cube has finally shared an update on the much-anticipated fourth installment. The N.W.A. alum revealed that he is currently working on developing the follow-up with Warner Bros, stating that they have finally gained some traction with the studio.
Ice Cube mentioned that Warner Bros now has new leadership in the form of Mike DeLuca, who has been instrumental in pushing the project forward. With DeLuca at the helm of Warner Bros, alongside Michael Gruber, they have expressed a strong interest in bringing the Friday franchise back to the big screen.
Despite being in talks with New Line for a fourth entry as far back as 2011, Ice Cube revealed his frustrations with the Warner Bros-owned studio for dragging their feet on the sequel. The passing of key cast members such as John Witherspoon, Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Jr., and Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson only added to the delay, prompting Ice Cube to express his disappointment with the studio’s handling of the project.
While Warner Bros expressed their desire to move forward with the fourth Friday installment, Ice Cube emphasized the importance of getting it right. He stated that the project must be done correctly, or else they should not proceed with it at all. The actor-turned-producer highlighted the significance of honoring the legacy of the franchise and ensuring that the movie is made in a way that stays true to the original spirit of the films.
With Warner Bros finally on board and showing a renewed interest in the project, Ice Cube remains hopeful that they can proceed with the production of the fourth Friday installment. He expressed his excitement at the prospect of bringing the beloved franchise back to the big screen, hinting at the potential for new storylines and characters to be introduced in the upcoming film.
Ice Cube’s update on the fourth installment of the Friday franchise has reignited excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting the return of Craig and Smokey to the big screen. With Warner Bros now actively involved in the project and a renewed commitment to doing it justice, it seems that the long-awaited sequel may finally be on its way to becoming a reality.
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