A sequel to one of the most beloved ’80s films is rumored to return to the big screen.
“The Goonies,” complete with Mikey, Mouth, Data and Chunk, are preparing to make their way back to the big screen again.
“The Goonies” was released in 1985 and since its initial success, has maintained a cult following.
The movie told the story of a bunch of west coast kids who, in their last days together, go on a hunt for pirate’s treasure and run into plenty of adventure along the way.
Directed by Richard Donner and co-written and executive produced by Steven Speilberg, the film gained a place in audiences’ hearts.
Donner seems to be simply waiting for the word “go” to get started.
“We’re trying desperately,” Donner said in an article on MTV.com. “We’re just trying to get Warner Bros., who owns it, to say yes.”
The sequel would reunite the original cast, who of course are considerably different from when they starred in the original picture.
Sean Astin, who played Mikey, found success with movies like “Rudy” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Corey Feldman, who played “Mouth,” gained huge fame in the ’80s but has done little since.
Josh Brolin, “Brand,” has played in several films sine the movie and Jeff Cohen, “Chunk” moved on to become a lawyer and is practicing in Hollywood.
The old cast members would be joined with a new bunch of suburban kids.
“The new group is called the Groonies, because they happen to live in a town where [Data], the Chinese kid, lives … and he’s got an electronics repair shop and all the kids hang out at his shop. He has this Chinese accent and he calls the Goonies the Groonies, and so the new kids call themselves the Groonies, until they get into a situation where the old Goonies have to save the new Groonies, or vice versa,” Donner said.
Donner also revealed Sean Astin’s character, Mikey, would be prominent, and Jeff Cohen’s Chunk also would return.
Fans will just have to wait to hear from Warner Brothers about whether and when the boys will return to theaters.
Warner Bros. did not return a request for comment.
