Will Smith has not returned to the role of Robert Neville for more than seventeen years. Akiva Goldsman, the writer behind the 2007 film, told Radio Times, Dark Horizons and Yahoo Entertainment that the sequel remains active in his mind. He confirmed the project has been stalled for five years and named three blocking factors. The most discussed detail is a personal pledge that no dogs will be killed on screen.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Is Will Smith returning for I Am Legend 2?
- A: The role remains active in writer Akiva Goldsman’s mind, but no official production date has been announced after five years of development stall.
- Q: Why has the I Am Legend sequel been delayed for five years?
- A: Goldsman cited three blocking factors, with the most discussed being a personal pledge that no dogs will be killed on screen.
- Q: Who is writing the I Am Legend sequel?
- A: Akiva Goldsman, writer of the 2007 film I Am Legend, has been developing the sequel and recently discussed its status with media outlets.