Real Steel director Shawn Levy gives a filming update on the recently announced Disney+ show, which is in the process of meeting with writers. Inspired by Richard Matheson’s short story "Steel," the 2011 film takes place in a version of 2020, following a washed-up fighter, Charlie Kenton (High Jackman), and his estranged son (Dakota Goyo) as they try to build a new robot to compete in the World Robot Boxing championship. In addition to Jackman and Goyo, Real Steel stars Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Hope Davis, James Rebhorn, and Kevin Durand.
Despite some mixed reviews from critics, Real Steel was praised for its action, visual effects, performances, and world—which could easily facilitate future installments and/spin-offs. The science-fiction sports drama grossed nearly $300 million at the worldwide box office and received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Visual Effects. Last month, it was reported that Disney+ was developing a series based on Real Steel with the original director on board to produce. Levy has since said that the show is a byproduct of fandom’s demand for a follow-up even after all these years.
During a recent interview with Collider promoting Ryan Reynolds and Levy’s upcoming Netflix movie, The Adam Project, the director gave an update on the Real Steel series. According to Levy, he and the other producers have been fielding calls from agents of interested writers since the news broke that Disney+ was developing a series. However, meeting with writers and hearing pitches is a far cry from starting production.
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