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Josh Brolin expressed uncertainty about a Goonies sequel during the 'Weapons' premiere, fearing it might ruin the original's legacy. He revealed Steven Spielberg has rejected multiple scripts, maintaining high standards for the project. The sequel is in development with original writer Chris Columbus and producer Spielberg. Brolin remains nostalgic about the 1985 classic but cautious about revisiting it.

Key Points: Josh Brolin Unsure About The Goonies Sequel Despite Spielberg Involvement

  • Brolin hesitant about sequel tarnishing original Goonies magic
  • Spielberg yet to approve any of five script attempts
  • Sequel in development with original writer Chris Columbus
  • Brolin recalls fond memories of the 1985 adventure classic
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Josh Brolin on why he is uncertain about sequel to 'The Goonies'

Josh Brolin shares doubts about a Goonies sequel, fearing it could taint the original's legacy while revealing Spielberg's script rejections.

"I don’t want to taint what my memory of it is. — Josh Brolin"

Washington DC, August 3

Hollywood actor Josh Brolin shared why he is uncertain about a sequel to the 1985 adventure comedy film, 'The Goonies'.

Brolin explained his hesitation toward a potential follow-up and what it would take to get him onboard during the premiere of Zach Cregger's much-anticipated horror film 'Weapons', reported Deadline.

"I hope it does [happen] because the experience was so great," he said, adding, "The movie is received so well, generation after generation. It's just everything good about it. The trepidation I have is that you might release something else that taints it. I don't want to taint what my memory of it is."

The Oscar nominee shared about what the sequel's storyline would entail, given the fact that its release would come over four decades after the 1985 debut of the classic adventure comedy about a group of misfit kids hunting treasure in a bid to save their house from foreclosure, according to Deadline.

"It's like, 'Oh, we came out with another,' and then the Goonies grew up, and then they came out with their walkers, and then they fell off a cliff because they couldn't see very well, like, what are you going to do? I don't know. Maybe it could be great. If it's great, you'll know, like if story writer Steven Spielberg approves it, you know it's going to be good. But I think there have been five scripts so far through the years, and he hasn't approved anything yet -- so me being picky, Spielberg is picky, and he has a reason to be because he has great taste," said the actor.

'The Goonies' is a 1985 adventure comedy film directed and co-produced by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus based on a story by Steven Spielberg and starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green , Martha Plimpton, and Ke Huy Quan with John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano, and Anne Ramsey in supporting roles.

'The Goonies 2 'is in the works at Warner Bros., and Steven Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Holly Bario will produce for Amblin Entertainment alongside original scribe Chris Columbus, with Lauren Shuler Donner executive producing. Potsy Ponciroli is writing the screenplay for the sequel. Plot details are currently under wraps, according to Deadline.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hollywood needs to stop with these endless sequels and reboots! There are so many original stories from India that could be adapted - why not make a Bollywood version with Indian kids going on an adventure in the Western Ghats? Our mythology alone has enough treasure hunt stories!
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Aditya G
Respect to Brolin for being honest. Most actors would just say yes for the paycheck. The original Goonies was pure magic - the friendship, the adventure, the pirate treasure! Today's kids deserve something fresh though, not just nostalgia bait.
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Sarah B
I showed The Goonies to my 10-year-old in Mumbai last month and he loved it just as much as I did in the 80s! But I agree - a sequel after 40 years? Maybe they should just make a spiritual successor with new kids. The charm was in their youth and innocence.
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Karthik V
His walker joke had me rolling! 😂 But seriously, Indian cinema should take note - we don't need to milk every successful franchise dry. Quality over quantity always. Look at how Sholay remains perfect because they never made a sequel.
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Neha E
While I love the original, I'd actually be curious to see a sequel where the Goonies are parents now and their kids find a new treasure map. Could be sweet if done right! But only with the original cast's blessing, like Brolin says.

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