Vin Diesel Confirmed For Third Riddick Movie
By Krystal Clark
Was anyone out there losing sleep over whether or not Vin Diesel would make another movie in the Pitch Black-Riddick franchise? It didn’t seem like something that was on top of anyone’s must see list, considering how subpar the second film was. But according to Variety, the actor has found his way back to his Riddick roots and we’ll all have to sit and suffer through it.
Universal will once again produce a film in the Chronicles of Riddick series, that will have Diesel reprising his role as the sight challenged title character. David Twohy, who wrote and directed the first two films in the series will also return for the third, which he’ll direct from his own screenplay.
According to the trade, this film will echo the vibe of the cult hit Pitch Black, which means it won’t concentrate so much on the universe Riddick lives in, as much as the character himself. At the moment the studio is trying to work out the production and release date so it doesn’t overlap with Fast Five aka The Fast and the Furious’ fifth installment.
I liked Pitch Black, but I loathed Chronicles of Riddick because there was so much unnecessary stuff going on. The movie was made on a much larger scale than the first, and it strayed from what made the original film so great.
Are you interested in seeing a third movie in the Riddick series? Do you think Diesel should throw in the towel?
Monday, February 22, 2010 4:36PM
I personally LOVED the first two and ill be happy with whatever the direction of this next movie goes. I watch both movies at least once a month. HUGE fan. If im the only one in the theater when it comes out, so be it. Im super excited.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 2:03PM
I do believe I agree who heartedly!!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 6:58PM
I think both movies followed a natural progression. I believe that the third should follow up where the second left off and tell the story where Riddick went from there… as well as tell the story as to where he came from. It is a good story and it needs to be told. I really don't care what the critics say, nor should they sway what a writer/director has to offer. The story line itself is worth developing into more than some studio exec. believes what people want to see. So long as it's done well (which I disagree with most that chronicles was a good flic, whereas the critics say it was bloated) and tells Riddick's story, I'll pay the price of admission.
I was less impressed with "Pitch Black" and more impressed with "The Chronicle" purely due to scale, plot development and effects. Pitch Black was lack luster in sets and visual effects… I enjoy the huge sets and grand scale of things, whereas Pitch Black was minimalistic and depended on "Acting" where there was very little.
Even if the movie has to go direct to DVD, I'll buy it because I believe in the story and the franchise.
Friday, September 10, 2010 4:28PM
i think Vin should do both the cronicals of riddick and the threed xxx movie he is one of the greats to me at least
Friday, September 10, 2010 4:30PM
i think Vin should do both the cronicals of riddick and the threed xxx movie he is one of the greats to me at least
Thursday, June 23, 2011 8:40PM
Been waiting a very long time to hear this is going to happen. I cant wait to see it.