The director of The Family Plan is opening up about the potential for a sequel. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg as a retired assassin who has built a family of his own. Though he initially planned to never return to his old work again, an ensuing crisis forces him to take his family on a road trip, while he desperately tries to keep them alive. With elements of action, comedy, and drama, the movie was released on December 15 on Apple TV+.
The overall success of Mark Wahlberg’s family-friendly assassin movie has not yet been completely confirmed, but director Simon Cellan Jones is already considering the possibility of a sequel. In an interview with Forbes, Jones explained that he is interested in a sequel and wants another chance to work with the cast again. Still, there has not yet been an official discussion about The Family Plan 2. Check out his quote below:
“No, not yet. You never know. It’s something that might be worth doing. We haven’t had a specific conversation. But I’m sure the writer’s got more stuff in him and this family is so good together, that it would be great to work with them again.”
The Family Plan’s Odds For A Sequel
There has not yet been word about the viewership numbers for The Family Plan, which is understandable, given that it has been only one day since the release. Numbers will likely need to be high to retain Mark Wahlberg, a relatively high-profile actor. Wahlberg has taken part in sequels before, including Ted 2 and Daddy’s Home 2, which could be a positive sign, but it could still prove difficult to keep this cast together. His costar, Michelle Monaghan, is also critically renowned, having earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in True Detective.
An additional problem is that, if the movie is ever greenlit, it will be some time before it can enter production. The younger actors who play Wahlberg’s children, Zoe Colletti and Van Crosby could very well age out of their roles, depending on how long pre-production takes. Colletti has also become a fairly high-profile actor, having taken major roles in Skin, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Fear the Walking Dead. She could very quickly become too busy to be involved with the sequel. In that case, she would need to be recast.
Few Apple TV+ movies have ever received sequels. Greyhound has a sequel in development, but many movies remain singular releases, despite their popularity. Still, given that the platform has only existed since late 2019, there has not been much time for sequels to conclude development and release. Many of its shows have received second seasons, which could be a positive sign for Wahlberg’s latest movie. Any potential sequel to The Family Plan will inevitably depend on its viewership numbers.
