But it does raise the question if anybody at all is coming back. Currently only Charlie Hunnam, who played one of the heroes from the first movie, and Ron Perlman, a relatively minor if memorable character, are rumored to be coming back. Similarly, the film’s tumultuous production history, where a sequel was considered before being reported as shelved in favor of King Kong and Godzilla movies, raises the question of just what the budget is and who’s involved. Will we see any ties to the previous movie, or will it be more of a budget-friendly exploration of the concept? DeKnight is well-known for getting the most out of a budget, thanks to his experience as a producer. That was part of the reason Del Toro hand-picked him for the job.
Not even sure what the right thread is to talk about it without spoiling things.