While “Gran Turismo” won the weekend box office the past few days, it’s clear the Sony film from director Neill Blomkamp isn’t going to break any records. But if Blomkamp were to commit to the long-awaited sequel to his Oscar-nominated film, “District 9,” aptly titled “District 10,” then maybe the filmmaker would be looking at a true blockbuster. Unfortunately for fans hoping to see it, though it has been announced, it’s clear “District 10” isn’t at the top of Blomkamp’s to-do list.
Speaking in an interview with THR, Neill Blomkamp was asked about the status of “District 10,” the direct sequel to his breakout sci-fi film, “District 9.” A decade ago, it seemed like the film was going to eventually get made. Blomkamp seemed excited by the prospect. But then we didn’t hear much, as the filmmaker retreated back to the world of indie filmmaking. Then a couple of years ago, it was revealed that work was being done on a script for the film, now titled “District 10,” and it seemed like the sequel was right around the corner. Well, apparently not.
“I don’t know if it’s getting made or not,” said Blomkamp about “District 10.” “I don’t know if I even want to make that right now, but at some point down the line, it’ll probably get made.”
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It’s hard to know where Blomkamp’s mind is at right now, when it comes to his future in filmmaking. Based on recent interviews, it’s clear the filmmaker is disillusioned with big-budget studio filmmaking. He definitely doesn’t want to talk about his previous projects that failed to be made, such as “Alien 5” and the “RoboCop” sequel. So, perhaps, at a point in time, “District 10” was something he was truly excited about. But now? It really doesn’t seem as if Blomkamp really cares to see it happen.
Though, it’s interesting to see him say that “it’ll probably get made.” Obviously, it’s purely speculation, but that sort of detached statement makes it seem as if perhaps Blomkamp isn’t the filmmaker that will eventually bring it to life. Or maybe he’s just saying it as a kind of admitting defeat that he’ll be forced to make it at some point in the future. Regardless, those are not the words of a filmmaker amped to direct a film, that’s for sure.
“Gran Turismo” is in theaters now.
