Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Firm are in preparation for manufacturing on “I Can Solely Think about 2,” a sequel to the breakout hit “I Can Solely Think about.”
The 2018 movie took in over $83 million on the home field workplace. The sequel will likely be directed by Brent McCorkle and Andrew Erwin from a screenplay written by McCorkle.
“I Can Solely Think about 2” will proceed the inspirational true story of Bart Millard, as soon as once more performed by John Michael Finley. Different returning forged members embody Dennis Quaid, reprising his function as Arthur, and Hint Adkins, who returns as MercyMe supervisor Scott Brickell. Milo Ventimiglia joins the forged in a brand new function as singer/songwriter Tim Timmons.
Producers of the movie embody Kevin Downes, Erwin, Cindy Bond, Millard, Daryl Lefever and Joshua Walsh.
Lionsgate Movement Image Group chair Adam Fogelson mentioned, “We’re excited to be partnering as soon as once more with Kingdom on this continuation of Bart’s unbelievable story and are assured its successful mixture of emotional fact and pure coronary heart will join with audiences all over the place.”
“’I Can Solely Think about’ captured the hearts of audiences when it was launched, and continues to supply hope and encouragement to thousands and thousands across the globe,” mentioned Downes. “The success of that movie led to the founding of Kingdom Story Firm, the place our mission is to inform tales that ignite a ‘rush of hope,’ and so we’re thrilled that we get to return to this world and discover the remainder of Bart’s unbelievable journey in our firm’s first sequel. Co-Administrators Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle, together with Bart Millard, have crafted an emotionally wealthy, inspiring, and sudden take that can enchantment to each followers of the unique and newcomers alike.”
From 2016 to 2022, Ventimiglia starred as Jack Pearson on the critically acclaimed NBC drama collection “That is Us” and directed a number of episodes. He was nominated thrice for an Emmy Award for Excellent Lead Actor in a Drama Sequence. He additionally obtained a Critic’s Alternative Award nomination for Greatest Actor in a Drama Sequence and gained the Display Actors Guild Award for Excellent Efficiency by an Ensemble in a Drama Sequence two years in a row.
Ventimiglia most just lately starred within the function movie “Land of Unhealthy” reverse Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth. He led the 2019 Disney movie “The Artwork of Racing within the Rain,” an adaptation of the worldwide best-selling novel by Garth Stein, starred alongside Jennifer Lopez within the 2018 romantic comedy “Second Act” and had a shock cameo in “Creed II.” He starred alongside Sylvester Stallone as his son within the sixth installment of the Rocky collection “Rocky Balboa,” in Adam Sandler’s “That’s My Boy” and “Grown Ups 2,” and alongside Nicole Kidman in “Grace of Monaco.”
Ventimiglia starred within the ABC drama collection “The Firm You Hold” and produced the collection by way of his manufacturing firm DiVide Photos. In 2016, Ventimiglia reprised his function of Jess within the continuation of the beloved tv drama “Gilmore Ladies,” which returned with 4 90-minute episodes on Netflix. He re-teamed with Amy Sherman-Palladino for a recurring function on the fourth season of “The Marvelous Ms. Maisel.” Further credit embody “Gotham,” the Frank Darabont-helmed TNT drama “Misplaced Angels,” the critically acclaimed “American Desires,” and David. E. Kelley’s “Boston Public.”
Ventimiglia is represented by WME, Leisure 360, and McKuin Frankel Whitehead.
