Is "Jeepers Creepers 3" sequel hopeless? Well, nothing is definite yet since the producers are still mum over the sequel's production status. In fact, the elusiveness on the details for the upcoming "Cathedral" sequel has been the talk-of-the-town on "Jeepers Creepers 3" IMDb message boards.
A couple of months ago, "Jeepers Creepers 3" was caught in the middle of a controversial casting call as well as rumors of cancellation. Fortunately, "Cathedral" sequel producer Stan Spry was quick to squash the rumors, assuring fans the upcoming sequel of the winged cornfield creature's saga is still happening, Bloody-Disgusting notes.
'Jeepers Creepers 3' Is Happening
Despite the cancellation rumors, Spry assured diehard fans that "Jeepers Creepers 3" was not canceled. In a Twitter message, Spry explained producers were doing their best to secure a domestic distribution deal in the United States.
Spry's statement was also echoed by an IMDb user Rorimor who claimed the production was underway but was slowed down. The user also revealed some scenes have already been shot, noting "Jeepers Creepers 3" has a budget, a writer and a director.
Even though the controversial casting call was stopped in Canada, the IMDB user hinted the production staff will do a casting call outside Canada and fly them to Vancouver. The user also urged people to stop blowing the casting call scandal out of proportion. However, the user's claims have not been confirmed yet.
Gina Philips, Jonathan Breck To Reprise Roles In 'Jeepers Creepers 3' Plus Other Characters
Actors Gina Philips and Jonathan Breck are reportedly reprising their roles in "Jeepers Creepers 3." Philips will reprise her role as Trish while Breck will return to the "Cathedral" sequel as The Creeper, Movie Pilot reveals.
In addition, Brandon Smith will be playing the role of Sergeant Davis Tubbs. There were also rumors on IMDb that "Jeepers Creepers 3" will be introducing a new set of characters including Kenny, Gaylen, Kirk Mathers, Addison and Sheriff Tashtego.
'Jeepers Creepers 3' Plot And Release Date
"Jeepers Creepers" franchise mastermind and director Victor Salva already hinted "Jeepers Creepers 3" will feature a "new and terrifying chapter from the Jeepers universe." Salva also teased the return of the infamous Creeper's truck, which has a license plate of "BEATNGU."
"Jeepers Creepers 3 will show events on the last day of the Creeper's 23-day feeding frenzy, as the skeptical Sergent Tubbs teams up with a task force hellbent on destroying the Creeper for good," the synopsis of the movie read, as per Movie Web. "The Creeper fights back in gory glory as its enemies grow closer than ever before to learning the secret of its dark origins."
As for "Jeepers Creepers 3" release date, no exact schedule has been set or confirmed yet. But several reports claimed the sequel will begin hunting the cinemas sometime in 2017 while filming reportedly started in April.
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