Thescreescore – Director Paul Feig, the mastermind behind Bridesmaids and the Ghostbusters reboot, has hinted at a possible sequel to his critically acclaimed 2015 action-comedy, Spy, starring the dynamic duo of Melissa McCarthy and Jason Statham. Feig, known for his collaborations with McCarthy, revealed in an interview with HeyUGuys that Spy is the only film from his extensive filmography he’d consider revisiting for a sequel. His exact words? "If there was ever going to be another one of my movies that would have a sequel it would probably be Spy. So, you know, never say never." This cryptic statement has sent ripples of excitement through fans eagerly anticipating a reunion of the hilarious and unexpectedly effective pairing.
The original Spy, which boasts a remarkable 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, follows McCarthy’s Susan Cooper, a desk-bound CIA analyst thrust into the field after her partner’s death. Her journey leads her to clash with and eventually collaborate with Statham’s cynical field agent, Rick Ford. The film’s success was built not only on its clever script and action sequences but also on the undeniable chemistry between McCarthy and Statham, whose contrasting personalities created a comedic goldmine.
Feig’s reluctance to create sequels stems from a desire to preserve the unique charm of his original works and avoid the pressure of meeting audience expectations. However, the director’s recent work suggests that he’s open to revisiting beloved characters if the right idea emerges. Spy, with its cliffhanger ending hinting at a potential romance between Susan and Ford, and its exploration of Susan’s growth from desk-bound analyst to capable field agent, certainly provides fertile ground for a compelling sequel. The possibility of exploring their evolving relationship alongside new high-stakes missions makes the prospect of a Spy sequel incredibly enticing. Could this be the action-comedy comeback we’ve all been waiting for? Only time will tell. But Feig’s words certainly suggest that the possibility is far from dead. Thescreescore.com
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