We’ve been reporting on the potential sequel toDanny Boyle’scult classicTrainspottingfor years now. In late 2010, the director was stillwaiting for the right timeto move forward with a follow-up film. Almost exactly three years ago, Boyle had a more solid timeline in place,banking on a 2016 slotfor the sequel with the original cast. Now, Renton himself,Ewan McGregor, has provided an update on theUntitled Trainspotting Sequel.
While chatting with McGregor forMiles Ahead, Steve Weintraub managed to sneak a few questions in about the as of yet untitled sequel. Despite years of delays for a number of reasons, this year will finally see the film go ahead thanks to a confluence of the cast and crew’s schedules, and the strength of the script. McGregor talked upJohn Hodge’sadaptation ofIrvine Welsh’sown follow-up novel, a script which they will start filming this May. Watch the video interview below:
Here’s what McGregor had to say about the time that’s passed sinceTrainspottingin 1996:
It’s been 10 years since Irvine Welsh wrote the sequel novel, “Porno”, so it’s been a long time, a lot of speculation. For me, too! 10 years ago, I didn’t want to do it; I wasn’t ready to do it. Also, there was no script.
Speaking of that script, McGregor then shared that it was the strength of Hodge’s adaptation that made it feel like the right time for all of them to finally hop on board:
The script only arrived very recently, which was really, really, really good. I think, if that had not happened, none of us would be into it. I think we’re all sort of somewhat protective of whatTrainspottingmeans to people, and what it means to us. None of us want to make a poor sequel to it. So had we not been presented with the most extraordinary script, which we were, I think we wouldn’t be making the sequel. But because we were, we are.
We’ll certainly have more coverage on theUntitled Trainspotting Sequelas it becomes available, but in the meantime, be sure to check in for more from Steve’s interview with McGregor. You can pass the time by watching theTrainspottingtrailer below:
From the director of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE…the motion picture sensation that wowed critics and audiences nationwide, TRAINSPOTTING delivers a wild mix of rebellious action and wicked humor! It’s the story of four friends as they attempt to make it in the world on their own terms…and who end up planning the ultimate scam! Powered by an outstanding cast of stars including Ewan McGregor (BIG FISH, STAR WARS) and Jonny Lee Miller (HACKERS) and a high energy soundtrack, TRAINSPOTTING is spectacular, groundbreaking, entertainment!
