Step Brothers 2 is not happening despite recent reports
Articles suggesting that a sequel was to begin filming this year are incorrect
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If you're one of the many who got caught up in the excitement caused by news that Step Brothers 2 was months away from filming, prepare yourself - the sequel isn't happening after all.
Numerous articles surfaced yesterday reporting that the follow-up to the beloved 2008 comedy was finally happening with all the film's original cast - Will Ferrell, John C Reilly, Richard Jenkins and Mary Steenburgen - poised to return.
The reports stated that The Big Short director Adam McKay was also returning on directing and scriptwriting duties.
Unfortunately, there is no truth to these reports; in fact, the last time McKay spoke about the potential sequel, it seemed less likely than ever.
“You know, never say never," he told IGN back in January. "Is it possible when they’re like 57/58-years old, we do a Step Brothers sequel? Maybe.”
Reflecting on the dip in quality featured in Anchorman 2, maybe we should view this as welcome news. McKay will next help out on the script for Marvel superhero sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp which is due out in 2018.
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