July 30th 2024.
Attention all film fans! Get ready for some exciting news - a sequel to the beloved movie St Elmo's Fire is in the works! Rob Lowe, who played the talented saxophonist Billy Hicks in the original 1985 Brat Pack film, recently revealed that a follow-up is currently in development. And while it may still be in the early stages, this announcement has certainly stirred up some buzz and anticipation among fans.
For those who may not be familiar, St Elmo's Fire follows a group of recent college graduates as they navigate the challenges of adulthood in the real world. Alongside Lowe, the film also featured an all-star cast including Emilio Estevez, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andie MacDowell, and Mare Winningham.
The original film was a huge success, and the young actors quickly became known as the "Brat Pack," a nickname that was inspired by the famous "Rat Pack" of the 1950s and 60s. Other popular coming-of-age films from this era, such as The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles, also starred members of this talented group.
In a recent interview, Lowe shared that he and the other actors have been in talks with the studio for the past four months about a potential sequel. He also mentioned that the recent "Brats" documentary has only added to the excitement surrounding the project. However, he did stress that it's still very early in the process and that we will have to wait and see how things unfold.
Speaking of the "Brat Pack," it's worth noting that some of the actors, including Anthony Michael Hall, were not too fond of the label and the association it brought. In fact, Andrew McCarthy, who played journalist Kevin Dolenz in St Elmo's Fire, recently expressed his desire to reconnect with his former co-stars. He shared that although they have all gone their separate ways, they will always be linked by their shared experiences.
However, Emilio Estevez has been vocal in his dislike for the term and has even joked that it will probably be on his tombstone. He believes that the group's popularity was blown out of proportion and that other actors, such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Matt Damon, have worked together more than they did.
One of the biggest stars to come out of the "Brat Pack" era was Demi Moore, who had a successful career in the 1980s before her career hit a rough patch in the following decade. However, she made her comeback this year with the critically acclaimed horror film The Substance, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
So, while we wait for more updates on the St Elmo's Fire sequel, let's keep our fingers crossed for a possible reunion of the "Brat Pack" in the near future. Who knows, maybe one day we'll get to see them all sitting together and reminiscing about their experiences working on these iconic films. Until then, stay tuned for more updates and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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