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'''''S. Darko'''''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/872/872860p1.html|title=Donnie Darko Sequel in the Works|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2008-05-09|date=2008-05-09}}</ref> is the [[2009]] [[sequel]] to ''[[Donnie Darko]]''. It is directed by [[Chris Fisher]]. The role is not be reprised by the original writer, Richard Kelly, who is having no involvement to this sequel of his famous cult classic film.
'''''S. Darko'''''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ign.com/articles/872/872860p1.html|title=Donnie Darko Sequel in the Works|publisher=IGN|accessdate=2008-05-09|date=2008-05-09}}</ref> is the [[2009]] [[sequel]] to ''[[Donnie Darko]]''. It is directed by [[Chris Fisher]].

==Plot==
==Plot==
''S. Darko'' takes place in the summer of [[1995]], seven years after the original film. It follows Donnie Darko's younger sister, Samantha, who, in the wake of his death, has found herself at age 17 with a broken family, mired in feelings of insignificance.<ref>http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14649.html</ref> She and her best friend Corey (Evigan) set off on a road trip to [[Hollywood]] in a bid to 'make it big', but their journey is cut short when their car breaks down unexpectedly, leaving them stranded in a small desert town. When a meteorite happens to crash-land nearby, Samantha is plagued by bizarre visions telling of the universe's end and it appears that their breakdown was part of some grander plan. She must face her own demons and, in doing so, save the world and herself.<ref>http://www.velvetoctopus.com/darko/index.htm</ref>
''S. Darko'' takes place in the summer of [[1995]], seven years after the original film. It follows Donnie Darko's younger sister, Samantha, who, in the wake of his death, has found herself at age 17 with a broken family, mired in feelings of insignificance.<ref>http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14649.html</ref> She and her best friend Corey (Evigan) set off on a road trip to [[Hollywood]] in a bid to 'make it big', but their journey is cut short when their car breaks down unexpectedly, leaving them stranded in a small desert town. When a meteorite happens to crash-land nearby, Samantha is plagued by bizarre visions telling of the universe's end and it appears that their breakdown was part of some grander plan. She must face her own demons and, in doing so, save the world and herself.<ref>http://www.velvetoctopus.com/darko/index.htm</ref>
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The project was announced to the public on [[May 9]], [[2008]]. [[Daveigh Chase]] will reprise her role from the original, now the titular character. [[Briana Evigan]] (''[[Step Up]]'') will play her best friend Corey Richardson and [[Ed Westwick]] (''[[Gossip Girl (TV series)|Gossip Girl]]'') will play a character named Randy Holt.<ref>http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14661.html</ref> Also joining the cast are [[Justin Chatwin]] (''[[The Chumscrubber]]''), and [[Alex O'Loughlin]] (''[[August Rush]]'')<ref>http://www.velvetoctopus.com/darko/index.htm</ref>, though it is currently unknown who they will play.
The project was announced to the public on [[May 9]], [[2008]]. [[Daveigh Chase]] will reprise her role from the original, now the titular character. [[Briana Evigan]] (''[[Step Up]]'') will play her best friend Corey Richardson and [[Ed Westwick]] (''[[Gossip Girl (TV series)|Gossip Girl]]'') will play a character named Randy Holt.<ref>http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14661.html</ref> Also joining the cast are [[Justin Chatwin]] (''[[The Chumscrubber]]''), and [[Alex O'Loughlin]] (''[[August Rush]]'')<ref>http://www.velvetoctopus.com/darko/index.htm</ref>, though it is currently unknown who they will play.


''Donnie Darko'' director and writer [[Richard Kelly (director)|Richard Kelly]] is not involved with the film in any capacity and does not support ''S. Darko'' or even intend to see it. However, when asked about his taking over the helm of the film series, the sequel's director Fisher stated: "I am a great admirer of Richard Kelly's film and hope to create a similar world of blurred fantasy and reality." It will be written by [[Nathan Atkins]] (''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034405/ Point of Entry]'').
''Donnie Darko'' director and writer [[Richard Kelly (director)|Richard Kelly]] is not involved with the film in any capacity when asked about his taking over the helm of the film series, the sequel's director Fisher stated: "I am a great admirer of Richard Kelly's film and hope to create a similar world of blurred fantasy and reality." It will be written by [[Nathan Atkins]] (''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034405/ Point of Entry]'').
<br />[[20th Century Fox | Fox]] has already bought the [[North American]] [[film distributor | distribution rights]].<ref>http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx?intStoryID=38664&Category=</ref>
<br />[[20th Century Fox | Fox]] has already bought the [[North American]] [[film distributor | distribution rights]].<ref>http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx?intStoryID=38664&Category=</ref>


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S. Darko
File:S. Darko.jpg
Directed byChris Fisher
Written byNathan Atkins
Produced byAsh Shah
StarringDaveigh Chase
Ed Westwick
Briana Evigan
Justin Chatwin
Alex O'Loughlin
CountryUSA
LanguageEnglish
BudgetUS$10 million

S. Darko[1] is the 2009 sequel to Donnie Darko. It is directed by Chris Fisher.

Plot

S. Darko takes place in the summer of 1995, seven years after the original film. It follows Donnie Darko's younger sister, Samantha, who, in the wake of his death, has found herself at age 17 with a broken family, mired in feelings of insignificance.[2] She and her best friend Corey (Evigan) set off on a road trip to Hollywood in a bid to 'make it big', but their journey is cut short when their car breaks down unexpectedly, leaving them stranded in a small desert town. When a meteorite happens to crash-land nearby, Samantha is plagued by bizarre visions telling of the universe's end and it appears that their breakdown was part of some grander plan. She must face her own demons and, in doing so, save the world and herself.[3]

Production

The project was announced to the public on May 9, 2008. Daveigh Chase will reprise her role from the original, now the titular character. Briana Evigan (Step Up) will play her best friend Corey Richardson and Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl) will play a character named Randy Holt.[4] Also joining the cast are Justin Chatwin (The Chumscrubber), and Alex O'Loughlin (August Rush)[5], though it is currently unknown who they will play.

Donnie Darko director and writer Richard Kelly is not involved with the film in any capacity, but when asked about his taking over the helm of the film series, the sequel's director Fisher stated: "I am a great admirer of Richard Kelly's film and hope to create a similar world of blurred fantasy and reality." It will be written by Nathan Atkins (Point of Entry).
Fox has already bought the North American distribution rights.[6]

Shooting begins May 18, 2008.

References

  1. ^ "Donnie Darko Sequel in the Works". IGN. 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
  2. ^ http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14649.html
  3. ^ http://www.velvetoctopus.com/darko/index.htm
  4. ^ http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_14661.html
  5. ^ http://www.velvetoctopus.com/darko/index.htm
  6. ^ http://www.screendaily.com/ScreenDailyArticle.aspx?intStoryID=38664&Category=
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