Will Smith And Michael B. Jordan Star In I Am Legend Sequel

Will Smith (Warner Bros)

JAKARTA - The sequel to I Am Legend will soon be produced by bringing two big names in the film industry. Warner Bros. has confirmed Will Smith will reprise his role as the main character, accompanied by Michael B. Jordan.

Warner Bros. itself has not shared a detailed synopsis. It is not yet known whether they will continue the story of I Am Legend which was released in 2007.

Both Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan are also producers along with Akiva Goldsman who produced the first film.

Likewise, the director's position is still not filled. Francis Lawrence who directed the first film is not mentioned in this project.

Along with this news, Will Smith uploaded a location from the film I Am Legend and tagged Michael B. Jordan in the photo.

I Am Legend tells the story of Robert Neville (Will Smith), a scientist who is in New York after a zombie attack. Neville must protect him and his dog, Sam from the dead city which is now inhabited by a mysterious creature named Darkseeker.

When it hit theaters, I Am Legend was a box office hit with $585.5 million worldwide.

For his role, Will Smith received Oscar, SAG, and NAACP nominations for Best Actor.

On the other hand, Will Smith is also preparing for the film Emancipation while Michael B. Jordan is still shooting for Creed III.