If you’re a fan of spy thrillers, you may have already seen 2010’sSalt, starringAngelina Jolie.
Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer, known for his works onUltravioletandEquilibrium, made a script entitledThe Far-Reaching Philosophy of Edwin A. Jolie alsoreceived great reviews from critics.
Despite the success, the second installment of the film never happened.
Did Angelina Jolie turn down the Salt sequel because of the script?
The sequel to the mystery film almost happened; screenwriter Kurt Wimmer started working on the script in 2011.
She turned down the role, and Columbia Pictures never replaced her nor changed the script (viaFandango).
In spite of efforts, though, the progress of the film stalled.
Then came 2014, when Lorenzo di Bonaventura, the producer ofSalt, shared some news about the sequel.
It’s an exciting script and has a very daring idea" (viaDen of Geek).
Despite di Bonaventura’s statement regarding the second film, nothing happened to its production.
Sony wanted an adaptation of the original spy thriller, but they aimed for the European market.
As to Angelina Jolie playing the same character, Sony did not reveal any information.
Though Jolie really did nail all her fight scenes, and she looked so empowering as Evelyn Salt.
A shame that aSaltfollow-up never happened.
Nonetheless, Sony hasn’t really addressed the cancelation of the pitchedSaltseries.
So, there’s still hope.
