RUMOR: Fright Night (remake)…2?!

It seems the latest Hollwood trend is to greenlight sequels to films that haven’t opened yet. Yes, these films are remakes or something with a ‘brand name’, but still, it seems fiolks are getting a little ahead of themselves. And also telling us who’s going to survive in the first movie. It could very well be that the ‘Fright Night’ remake is not immune. DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER if you don’t want an obvious “spolier” for the remake, due August. ..Just in case this is a factoid….

In any case, Cinemablend has the latest:

In the current Fright Night Tennant is set to play Vegas magician Peter Vincent. Vincent is set to be more of a side character in the remake, a performer who specializes in horror-themed tricks. But since he’s played by the infinitely awesome former Doctor David Tennant, don’t be surprised if he ends up stealing scenes. Christopher “McLovin” Mintz-Plasse on the other hand, is a best friend character named Evil Ed.

Our source tells us that DreamWorks is considering turning the franchise over to David Tennant for Fright Night 2. The followup would take place in a new city where Peter Vincent not only has to deal with vampires, but potentially other unexpected problems. Evil Ed wouldn’t be the movie’s villain, they’d go another direction, but Evil Ed will be in it.

At first, I’m doing cartwheels, hi-fives and shouts of joy. Then, I start thinking about the rumor. Oh, gee, thanks a lot. Now I know there’s at least two characters that will live past the remake. Nice goin’ slick! And there’s no room for Charlie Brewster.

Hmmm…

Can we just see how the new Peter Vincent plays out first?
Whatcha think, Int’l friends? Peter Vincent franchise?