Welcome Friends to the World of Near Hits
Hey there, movie buffs! Have you ever wondered about the sequels that almost happened but didn’t? You might be fascinated to know a sequel nearly happened to the amazing 90s film, Air Force One. Remember, the one that starred Harrison Ford and had all the thrills we love? It’s time to dive into the unseen sequel starring Ford on a massive Air Force carrier!
The Almost Became Reality – Air Force One Sequel
For those who love movies, there’s one from the 90s you can’t forget – Air Force One! With Harrison Ford, a.k.a. President James Marshall, it was a rush from start to finish. Think about that epic line, “Get off my plane!” No shocker, then, that a sequel was brewing, right?
The original film’s thinker-upper, screenwriter Andrew Marlowe, had a brilliant idea for the next part. He spilled all in a chat with Syfy, talking about Ford’s character stuck in a political mess on an Air Force carrier. Can you imagine the excitement? Action, politics, and plenty of presidential-style drama!
Why Hollywood Decided to Pass it By
But wait, as much as this sequel sounds like gold, Hollywood didn’t give it a thumbs up. Despite the cool idea, Marlowe said they couldn’t pin down a storyline that felt fresh enough. Plus, the plot of ‘President in danger on a hijacked ship’ seemed too close to Steven Seagal’s Under Siege.
Because of all this, Air Force One 2 remained grounded. For us, fans of the first movie, this feels like a big-time missed chance. But on the bright side, we can still get our kicks watching the original one!
Twist and Turn – The Original Air Force One Story
You’ll be surprised to know that Kevin Costner was first in line to get the leading role in Air Force One. Then because of timing issues, it passed to Ford. That turned out to be a massive win for Ford. Air Force One cost $85M to make, but pulled in a whopping $300M at the box office. Meanwhile, Costner’s movie, The Postman didn’t do quite so well, hitting just $17M. Just goes to show, things in Hollywood can take unexpected turns.
To Wrap it Up
In the end, Hollywood is this unpredictable, wild creature. Sometimes, brilliant ideas, like Air Force One 2, slip through the cracks. We could only dream of what a more mature Ford would do facing another global crisis on a massive warship. For now, let’s stick to the Disney+ available original Air Force One that gave us plenty of heart-stopping moments with Harrison Ford saving the day!
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