Jack Black He has said that he would be interested in making a sequel to School of Rock if the opportunity arose.
Black, known for playing rock musician-turned-substitute teacher Dewey Finn in the 2003 comedy, confirmed in a recent interview that he would like to make a second film.
Speaking with the portal JOE, the star of Kung Fu Panda said, “I wish there was a School Of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” referring to the title of a possible sequel to the film.
“I’m ready”Black added.
He explained that he would like the writer of the original film, Mike White, will work on the hypothetical sequel. White, who starred in the film as Dewey’s roommate Ned Schneebly, is known for creating, writing and directing the hit series HBO, The White Lotus.
Black explained: “You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius”.
He continued: “And we would have to have Mike White back in charge, but right now he’s very busy with [The] White Lotus, the best show on television.”
School of rock in other media
There have been several revisions of the iconic film, also starring Joan Cusack, Sarah Silverman and Miranda Cosgrove. In 2015, a stage musical adaptation of the film premiered on Broadway and in London’s West End. Having grossed over $160 million, the show closed in 2019.
In 2014, Nickelodeon announced that it was working to develop a television series based on the film. The series ran for three seasons between 2016 and 2018.
Last year, School of rock celebrated its 20th anniversaryso Black said he would arrange a meeting.
Source: Ambito
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