Rob Lowe Confirms St. Elmo’s Fire Sequel Talks: ‘It’s Early Stages’

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As a child of the ’80s, I can hardly contain my excitement about the potential St. Elmo’s Fire sequel! The original film was a staple of my VHS collection back in the day, and the thought of revisiting those characters after all these years is simply electrifying.

Approximately a month past, news surfaced about Sony Pictures’ plans for a sequel to the iconic film St. Elmo’s Fire, with aspirations to reunite the original cast members such as Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, and Mare Winningham.

What did Rob Lowe say about the St. Elmo’s Fire sequel?

In a recent chat, Lowe disclosed that work on a St. Elmo’s Fire follow-up is underway. He mentioned that the production team has even reached out to the original cast members. Yet, he emphasized that the project is currently at a very preliminary phase of production.

“He mentioned that this is indeed a legitimate concept, but it’s extremely preliminary – barely beyond its infancy. He wasn’t keen on revealing much more, except to emphasize that we’re dealing with the very beginning stages of something genuine.”

Introduced in 1985, the movie was helmed by the late Joel Schumacher, who also collaborated with Carl Kurlander on its script. The narrative unfolds the journeys of a circle of friends post their college graduation, navigating through the hurdles of maturity. Despite garnering unfavorable criticisms, it managed to achieve blockbuster status, generating over $37 million in revenue, while reportedly costing just $10 million to produce.

Following McCarthy’s recent documentary release, “Brats,” which includes interviews with some members of the 1980s Hollywood group known as The Brat Pack. They share their experiences about how belonging to this informal acting club influenced their personal lives and careers. The Brat Pack was a nickname given to a set of young actors who gained prominence in the ’80s, appearing together in John Hughes movies like “The Breakfast Club,” “Sixteen Candles,” and “Pretty in Pink.” Although not directed by Hughes, “St. Elmo’s Fire” is often recognized as part of the Brat Pack film collection.

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2024-07-31 17:41