Warren Beatty Still Considering ‘Dick Tracy’ Sequel; Howard Hughes Film Coming Later This Year
By Jack Giroux/April 14, 2016 4:00 pm EST
In fact, we might even see two movies from him over the next couple of years, if he decides to try to move forward with the Dick Tracy sequel. The filmmaker indicated that potential project is still on his to-do list. Learn more about the Dick Tracy sequel and the Howard Hughes project below.
Beatty has been talking about a Dick Tracy sequel for a few years now. Well, that’s not exactly true, since the director hardly ever does any press and generally refrains from discussing about future projects. When he does open about, say, Dick Tracy 2, like he did back in 2011 at the Los Angeles Times’ Hero Complex, he doesn’t say much:
Someone at a screening of Dick Tracy asked the filmmaker about the long rumored sequel, and Beatty responded he’s “gonna make another one.” Since then, he’s been preoccupied with his Howard Hughes movie, which he’s been working on for around 30 years, but he’s still got his eye on Dick Tracy 2.
I think it’s dumb to talk about movie before you make them. I just don’t do it. It gives you a perfect excuse to avoid making them. The more you talk about it, the longer it’s hidden.
According to Variety, after receiving an award at Cinema Con, Beatty was asked about the potential sequel. In typical Beatty fashion, his answer was swift and to the point:
Later during the event, producer Arnon Milchan got a little more specific, confirming the sequel has been discussed and that it could be completed “within two years.” Milchan’s New Regency Productions backed Beatty’s Howard Hughes project, and Milchan added they’re considering making other projects together, besides a Dick Tracy 2, although Beatty is apparently “very serious” about it. Years ago, the director had a dispute with Tribute Media Services over the rights to the character. Ultimately, Beatty prevailed, hence a potential Dick Tracy sequel.
I’m serious about it, but I am slow about these things.
