Edge of Tomorrow Star Talks Potential Sequel

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Key Takeaways

  • Emily Blunt is open to an Edge of Tomorrow sequel, especially if it can surpass the original.
  • The physically taxing stunts in the first movie may impact her decision to return for a sequel.
  • Blunt is obviously not opposed to sequels, particularly in the sci-fi genre, in movies like A Quiet Place 2

As a die-hard fan of Edge of Tomorrow, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement at the prospect of a sequel! Emily Blunt’s recent openness to reprising her role as Rita Vrataski is music to my ears. I’ve been yearning for more of this mind-bending, action-packed sci-fi since the original film graced our screens over a decade ago.

Fans of one of the top sci-fi films from the past ten years have been eagerly awaiting a sequel. But so far, neither Tom Cruise nor Emily Blunt have shown much enthusiasm for a “Edge of Tomorrow 2”. However, there might be a slight shift in this situation.

In “Edge of Tomorrow,” an alien race known as Mimics arrive on Earth via meteors in Europe, causing chaos that quickly spreads worldwide. The protagonist, Major William Cage (Cruise), and Rita Vrataski (Blunt) encounter these aliens who can travel through time. After each battle, the aliens correct their mistakes. When Cage and Vrataski are exposed to special Mimics, they acquire this time-traveling ability upon death. Eventually, Vrataski loses her power, but Cage retains it, leading to the slaying of the alien hive leader, thus saving Earth.

Emily Blunt Could Be Open To Edge Of Tomorrow Sequel

In a recent conversation with Deadline, Blunt expressed a greater willingness toward a possible Edge of Tomorrow sequel compared to her previous statements on the topic.

In response, Blunt mentioned that there have been many discussions about ideas, and she frequently interacts with director Doug Liman of Edge of Tomorrow fame. She expressed her admiration for him, but admitted to being cautious about sequels. However, if they can top or at least equal the original, given how Doug Liman managed to create so much impact from a repeating day’s narrative, she would be interested.

Emily Blunt further mentioned that working on the original film, “Edge of Tomorrow,” was incredibly demanding due to numerous challenging stunts she and Tom Cruise performed as they played soldiers fighting the Mimics, utilizing an exoskeleton battlesuit. If her body permits, she hinted at the possibility of reprising the role. She cautiously stated, “Well, naturally, it would hinge on… Can my back endure it any longer? That’s what I wonder. With two kids under my belt, I find myself questioning… But we’ll have to wait and see.

Although Blunt has expressed some reservations about sequels in general, it’s clear that she isn’t entirely averse to them, particularly when it comes to alien invasion or apocalypse-themed science fiction stories. For instance, she recently appeared in “A Quiet Place 2” and is expected to reprise her role in another series focused on aliens who arrive on Earth via asteroids. If Liman manages to find a compelling reason for “Edge of Tomorrow 2,” Blunt might be willing to take part in the sequel.

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2024-12-09 03:44