I Am Legend

2007 film by Francis Lawrence

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July 26 2024 Steven Caple Jr. was reported to be in talks to direct the I Am Legend sequel.
July 25 2024 Akiva Goldsman announced the completion of a second draft of the sequel script.
February 2023 Sequel to I Am Legend confirmed, with Will Smith set to reprise his role as Dr. Robert Neville, using the alternate ending as the canonical storyline for the next film.
March 4 2022 A sequel to I Am Legend was officially announced, with Will Smith reprising his role and Michael B. Jordan set to star. Akiva Goldsman was confirmed to write the script, with the film following the alternate ending.
April 2014 Warner Bros. acquired a script titled 'A Garden at the End of the World', which was subsequently rewritten to serve as a potential reboot of I Am Legend.
2012 The film's December opening weekend record was subsequently broken by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
2012 Warner Bros. began negotiations to produce another installment of I Am Legend, with the intention of having Will Smith reprise his role.
2012 Neville is rescued by two immune survivors, Anna and Ethan, after a night of vengeful attacks against the Darkseekers following Sam's death.
2012 Neville captures a female Darkseeker and begins treatment experiments using a serum derived from his own blood, attempting to find a potential cure.
2012 Neville's companion dog Sam is bitten by infected dogs and subsequently dies after showing signs of infection, which leads Neville to attack a group of Darkseekers in rage.
2012 U.S. Army virologist LTC Robert Neville continues living in isolation in Manhattan, conducting daily experiments to find a cure for the virus and broadcasting radio messages to potential survivors.
May 2011 Francis Lawrence confirmed that the previously discussed prequel was no longer in development.

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