The Sci-fi genre is one of the most amazing genres to experience. This is due to the fact that it is unreal yet real due to the characters present in it. Sci-fi genres make unreal things seem real and this is exactly why people crave it. The magic, the power and a world full of wonder excite all of us. ‘Chronicle’ is a film that falls under the sci-fi category. It also falls under the thriller and adventurous categories.
About the Chronicle
The plot of the first film revolves around a group of three senior kids of Seattle high school who bond after receiving awareness about the special powers. These powers can be said to be telekinetic. Eventually, it is shown how at first they use these powers for fun and light purposes but later start desiring for darker purposes. The movie stars Dane Dehaan as Andrew Detmer, Michael B. Jordan as Steve Montgomery, Alex Russell as Matt Garetty, Ashley Hinshaw as Casey Letter, Bo Peterson as Karen Detmer and Anna Wood as Monica.
The movie received a good response from several critics and also gained heavy praise. In terms of accomplishments too, it did really well. This includes nominations for Golden Trailer Award for Best in Show, IGN Summer Movie Award for Best Sci-Fi Movie, Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film and IGN Summer Movie Award for Best Movie Poset. It won 2012’s Golden Trailer Award for Best Most Original Trailer and 2013’s Golden Schmoes Award for Breakthrough Performance of the Year.
Although there were slightly negative reviews as well, the overall critical response can be said to be great.
Coming to its sequel, several theories, news and information have been floating all over the internet since the release of the first film.
Chronicle 2: Is it confirmed?
People have admired and loved the first film immensely and a huge chunk of them are awaiting another part of the same film. While the makers of the movie have been asked about any sort of information several times at numerous events, the producer has recently confirmed the making of the sequel.
As the movie improved several careers, especially those connected with the production house, another sequel seems quite obvious for the makers as well. The thought is new and fresh and the making hasn’t started yet but a bit of information regarding the plot is out already.
One of the creators of the movie said it can probably be a movie with more female characters this time but nothing is confirmed. There has been no news of a teaser, trailer or first look yet nor have there been any major pieces of the making out.
Chronicle 2 casts: The Cast and Crew of Chronicle 2
Released in 2012, it has a running time of 1 hour 29 minutes. It is directed by Josh Trank and produced by John Davis and Adam Schroeder. The storyline has been written by John Trank and Max Landis whereas the screenplay is forged by Max Landis. The brilliant cinematography is presented by Matthew Jensen and the music is composed by Youssef Guezoum.
It’s expected these stars will return in the upcoming movie Dehaan (as Andrew Detmer), Michael B. Jordan (as Steve Montgomery), Alex Russell (as Matt Garetty), Ashley Hinshaw (as Casey Letter), Bo Peterson (as Karen Detmer), and Anna Wood (as Monica).
Chronicle 2: Release Date and Plot
As for the plot, The star cast completely depends upon the storyline and as the first film had brilliant performances, some of them might get repeated in the sequel as well. There is no news about the release date yet either. If the making of the film starts this or the next year, the release might happen either at the end of 2022 or in 2023.
The first film was a huge success and raised the expectations of not just the general audience but also the critics and other industry members. Many industry professionals have already called the movie a great return on investment. Let’s wait and see what is further ahead.
