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National Treasure 3 is reportedly real with a finished script approved by director Jon Turteltaub and Disney. He said the project can’t ignore current politics and will weave modern political themes into the story, a shift he attributes to the increasingly charged political climate that helped delay the sequel.
National Treasure 3 is moving forward, with director Jon Turteltaub confirming the project is “finally real” and Disney signaling interest in bringing back the original cast, including Nicolas Cage, after years of development and Disney’s recent National Treasure-era projects like the Edge of History series.
National Treasure 3 is officially in development with director Jon Turteltaub confirming Nicolas Cage will return; Disney has approved a script and Bruckheimer has given his blessing, but no release date is set and plans could still change.
National Treasure director Jon Turteltaub says a third film is in development and that, to the extent possible, everyone involved is back. A script is already in the works, with the previous films’ 2004 and 2007 runs and Disney+’s short-lived Edge of History serving as the franchise’s recent chapters, though the latter did not continue long-term.
More than 20 years after the original, National Treasure 3 is in the works with a Disney-approved script, according to director Jon Turteltaub, who says it’s “finally real.” Disney has signaled it’s a movie they can make, and the project follows the franchise’s 2007 sequel and the 2022 Disney+ spin-off National Treasure: Edge of History.
As the film "Cool Runnings" celebrates its 30th anniversary, director Jon Turteltaub revealed that he initially envisioned Kurt Russell as the perfect choice for the role of Irv, played by John Candy. Turteltaub had doubts about Candy's suitability for the serious coach character, but was overruled by Jeffrey Katzenberg, chairman of Walt Disney Studios at the time. Turteltaub ultimately realized that Candy was the right choice and they became friends. Turteltaub also discussed Candy's personal struggles with the fear of disappointing others and the pressure to always be kind. Additionally, the article highlights the casting process for the character Junior, the use of actual footage for the crash sequence, and the challenges of filming on a tight budget.