After 25 years, the highly anticipated sequel to the cult-classic 1998 film 'Rounders' is finally happening, much to the excitement of poker fans. The original movie, featuring Matt Damon, Gretchen Mol, John Turturro, Edward Norton, and John Malkovich, was a major hit. For more details on the upcoming film, check out the video above.
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00:00Matt Damon is confirmed to reprise his role in a sequel to the cult classic film, Rounders,
00:06making a comeback after 25 years.
00:08The news was revealed in a recent interview,
00:11sparking widespread excitement and speculation about the film's direction.
00:15On Wednesday, Matt Damon appeared in Roku Channel
00:18when the talk show host asked about movies he would like to get sequels.
00:22The star revealed that he is working on The Accountant 2
00:25and interested in bringing a sequel to his 1998 film directed by John Deere.
00:30Rounders underperformed at the box office
00:33but created a huge fan base among the poker lovers
00:36and he further told the talk show host that when he met and talked to Northern
00:40a few weeks back and all they wanted was a Rounders sequel,
00:44Damon hinted that the sequel will dwell deeper into the high-stakes world of poker,
00:48capturing the essence of the original while introducing new dynamics.
00:52He also added that he and his team at Artist Equity
00:56are trying to figure out a way for the title rights
00:59and to make a deal with the original film's production company, Miramax Films.
01:03The actor said that they are trying to figure everything out
01:07because I think we'd all like to do that.
01:09The 1998 film showcased the underground poker scene in New York City.
01:14The sequel is expected to expand on this foundation,
01:17bringing in fresh elements and characters to captivate both old fans and new audiences.