The star of one of the most iconic poker film is speaking out. Recently, Matt Damon has a lot to say about a sequel to Rounders. The comments came on The Rich Eisen Show, so take them for what they are worth. Perhaps he’s sincere, but it takes more than that to make a movie.
If you love the game of poker, there are certain movies that jump out at you. From classics like Maverick, to more modern takes like Molly’s game and Runner Runner. However, a sequel to Rounders would be like finding the Holy Grail, as the film is practically a cult classic when it comes to Texas Holdem.
During an appearance on the talk show, Damon revealed that there have been ongoing discussions about a follow-up to the 1998 drama. He mentioned that he and his co-stars, including Edward Norton, are all eager to reprise their roles. He also commented on how much the poker landscape has evolved over the past 25 years, making a sequel an intriguing prospect.
Damon explained that there has been talk for years about a sequel to Rounders, adding “I actually saw Edward Norton a few weeks ago, and everyone involved is interested in making it happen.” However, he also noted that before any plans can move forward, there are complex legal issues to resolve regarding the film’s rights.
“We need to sort out the chain of title and determine who owns what, as there are many stakeholders involved,” Damon said. “Our priority at Artists Equity is to ensure that any deal benefits everyone, particularly the cast and crew, who are our main focus. We’re working on figuring it out because we all really want to see this project come to life.”
So, if this project actually gets off the ground we will be pleasantly surprised, mostly because of the complexities surrounding getting it down. The movie has already shown fans and poker player that it can stand on its own, and adding a sequel can be a tricky mess if the script isn’t amazing. After all, we would rather see no sequel at all than have them put out a bad one.