It looks like School Of Rock will rock anew, today we have news of School Of Rock 2! Thanks to our friends over at comingsoon for the hookup!
We previously mentioned that Mike White had finished and turned in the script for a School of Rock sequel. It sounds like Paramount Pictures liked what they saw. According to Variety, the studio is moving forward with the sequel that has Jack Black attached to reprise his role as rock star wannabe/substitute teacher Dewey Finn. Richard Linklater is attached to direct again, and Scott Rudin is returning as producer.
The follow-up,titled School of Rock 2: America Rocks, picks up with Finn leading a group of summer school students on a cross-country field trip that delves into the history of rock ‘n’ roll and explores the roots of blues, rap, country and other genres.
Well, I am not surprised that this is happening, but I wish it wasn’t. School Of Rock was a film that I thought I would hate, but was pleasantly surprised. It was a great kid friendly film, and I have never seen Jack Black better in a role. I think it’s a shame that this fantastic one-off film will be getting a sequel that will continue the story of a film that ended so perfectly.
All of that being said, having a class trip that discusses the roots of rock could be very cool, and if a sequel must be made – this is probably the best we could have hoped for. We will be sure to keep you up to speed on the progress of this one, and with luck, maybe the series will surprise me again.
