In a series of exclusive interviews that we'll publish in full on Monday and Tuesday of next week, both star Sharlto Copley and director Neil Blomkamp revealed that they would both be interested in a sequel to the already-buzzed and well-reviewed District 9 if the opportunity presents itself.

Copley expressed no hesitation when asked if he would return to filmmaking duty if a sequel to District 9 was put into production, saying more than once how much he enjoyed the process of making the highly anticipated film, opening August 14th, 2009 from Sony.

Blomkamp was more specific, mentioning that he hadn't really considered the prospect of a sequel until people started asking about it after the incredibly well-received Comic-Con screening. It sounds like Blomkamp has been brainstorming since the questions started coming up because he told me that if the film is successful enough that the money is there for a sequel that he would love to return and nodded when asked if the writer/director wanted to creatively explore the world of the District 9 mythology again.

It feels less like a film and more like a phenomenon is about to be released next Friday when District 9 hits theaters.

by Brian Tallerico

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