Slumdog Millionaire 2: Will there be a sequel film? Find out when Bridge7 acquires the rights to the Oscar winner

Slumdog Millionaire 2 may be in the works as Bridge7, a newly formed Los Angeles-based production company, has acquired the rights to the sequel to the 2008 Oscar-winning film, as well as television rights. Producer Swati Shetty and CAA agent Grant Kessman are behind Bridge7, which marked their first major acquisition of Celador, the British production company.

Slumdog Millionaire, starring Dev Patel in his breakthrough role alongside Freida Pinto and directed by Danny Boyle, was an international hit in 2008. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Score.

For those unfamiliar, Patel played Jamal with Pinto as Latika and told the story of Jamal trying his luck in the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Jamal’s rise to the top of the game show is interwoven with flashbacks to his childhood, but above all hovers the poignant tale of survival and love against the backdrop of the hostile city of Mumbai. The film also features appearances from Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan and Mahur Mittal.

Chairman of Celador International, Paul Smith, said: “I am delighted that Swati and Grant have chosen the sequel to Slumdog to launch their newly formed company. Celador looks forward to collaborating with Bridge7 as the next chapter of Jamal’s journey of discovery unfolds on screen.”

According to Deadline, the sequel will tell what happens in the next chapter of Jamal’s life, although it is unknown whether any of the original cast members will reprise their roles. Shetty and Kessman said they were excited about the sequel, emphasizing that it is a timeless story with universal appeal.

In a statement they said: “Some stories stay with us long after the credits have rolled, and Slumdog Millionaire is undoubtedly one of them. His narrative is universal, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries and embodying the kind of stories we love – ones that combine entertainment with profound human experiences.”

While Kessman has extensive industry experience as a long-time CAA agent, Shetty has a 25-year career as a producer, with her most recent project being Netflix’s Wedding Season. A release date for Slumdog Millionaire 2 has not yet been announced, but stay tuned here for further updates.

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