The debate continues whether Real Steel will be getting a sequel. Although some fans have been losing hope on the possibility of seeing Hugh Jackman take control of a boxing robot, others believe that it's only a matter of finding the right script for the next movie. Interestingly, some ideas suggest that Evangeline Lilly should be given a bigger role in Real Steel 2. Could Bailey Tallet control her robot that could be an excellent partner for Atom?
In the first film, Hugh Jackman's character Charlie Kenton is a former boxer who controls robots during fights. Although he is out of money, Charlie's son Max manages to find a sparring robot he calls Atom that somehow changes their luck. Charlie initially controls Atom through vocal-respond controls until this is damaged by a larger opponent. The former boxer then had to use the Atom's shadow function so the robot can mimic his actions.
It's an awesome part of the film, but most of the action scenes in the movie belonged to Hugh Jackman. Considering that Evangeline Lilly has already proven that she is an effective action star as well, fans believe that the sequel should let Bailey Tallet control a robot of her own. After all, it would finally reveal if Bailey learned anything from her father and Charlie's former boxing coach. In addition to that, it could mean that Atom will have a new companion.
This sounds like a great way to continue the story in the sequel. However, it's still unclear whether Real Steel 2 will happen anytime in the future. Hugh Jackman is currently busy with several projects even after retiring as Wolverine from the X-Men franchise. In addition to that, Evangeline Lilly has hinted at the possibility that there will be no follow-up movie to the 2011 film.
Evangeline Lilly addressed the idea of Real Steel 2, admitting that she would love to work with Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy again. However, the Ant-Man and the Wasp star also pointed out that she isn't "a fan of sequels, period." Unfortunately, Lilly pointed out that it is highly unlikely that a second movie will be developed.
"I've been told we're never going to see a Real Steel 2," Evangeline Lilly said. She added, "I kind of love the idea of leaving well enough alone and just treasuring and cherishing a thing as it is, so I'm kind of of two minds about that."
Evangeline Lilly is currently working on the thriller Dreamland with Armie Hammer and Gary Oldman.
