When Edge of Tomorrow hit theaters in 2014, it quickly became a standout in the sci-fi action genre. With its innovative storytelling, exhilarating action sequences, and stellar performances by Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, the film not only garnered critical acclaim but also developed a dedicated fanbase. The film’s clever use of a time loop premise, combined with its sharp script and dynamic direction by Doug Liman, set a new standard for high-concept blockbusters and left audiences clamoring for more.
Collider's Steve Weintraub recently had the opportunity to sit down with Liman, who was promoting his new film, The Instigators. During the interview, Weintraub couldn't resist asking Liman about the chances of a sequel to the critically acclaimed sci-fi action film. Liman's response was both candid and insightful, shedding light on the complexities of making a follow-up to such a beloved movie.
"I mean, Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise have never been more on top of their game than they are right now. I'd be crazy not to be trying to, you know, figure out how to make a sequel. So I am spending time trying to crack it. On the flip side, time travel's really tough. Like really, really tough. All you have to do is develop a movie with time travel to come to the conclusion that humans will never travel through time because it's hard to figure out a third act in a movie with time travel. So I know for a fact humans are never going to travel through time but I am trying to crack it."
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