4 years after Detective Pikachu proved {that a} live-action spin on Pokémon was viable, information of a sequel starring Ryan Reynolds’ electrical rodent has been quieter than a Tandemaus. However, in the end, there’s been a jolt of life within the challenge.

Deadline stories that Portlandia’s Jonathan Krisel has been tapped to direct the Detective Pikachu sequel at Legendary, with unique director Rob Letterman not returning. Little is understood concerning the sequel, aside from the script is being written by Chris Galetta.

The primary film starred Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves’ Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, a younger man estranged from his detective father Harry, till he discovers that whereas on an investigation his dad’s consciousness has been merged with a Pikachu. It additionally starred Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’s Kathryn Newton. It’s at the moment not recognized simply who among the many first film’s solid may return, Reynolds’ titular Pikachu included—though Deadline notes that Reynolds will nonetheless have “some half to play” within the sequel.

We’ll carry you extra on Legendary’s plans for Detective Pikachu 2 as and once we be taught them.

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