A sequel to The Greatest Showman is in the works and we need a second Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for. A sequel to The Greatest Showman is in the works - according to none other than the film's director. Advertisement The so-catchy-you-can't-help-but-sing-along musical was originally released around Christmas 2017, before it went on to get nominated at the Oscars - and just became an all-around box office hit. Starring Hugh Jackman alongside Zac Efron, Zendaya, and Michelle Williams, the movie detailed the life and business ventures of PT Barnum - America's (you guessed it) greatest showman. After its release in December, the movie made more than €1 million every week until March - and more than €435 million to date and held tough in box offices around the globe well into April and May last year. It is now the third highest grossing musical in history - and has sparked plenty of rumours of a possible sequel (and a broadway musical). And after Jackman reprised his role as Barnum for the opening of the Brit Awards earlier this week, it became clearer than ever that fans just can't get enough. Which is why we were particularly excited when director Michael Gracey told The Sun that "discussions have started" for a sequel to The Greatest Showman 2. Advertisement Hugh Jackman is expected to return for the highly-anticipated musical. He added: “When a movie becomes as big a success as this, it’s only natural there is demand for a sequel. “So those discussions have started and we are working on one right now.” It's not clear if the movie would be a prequel or if it would follow on from the first movie, or even when it would actually hit cinema screens (after all, it took eight years to make the original). Advertisement Either way, we already can't wait to see it. It comes as Jackman recently said he would "get the top hat back out" again if the right story for a sequel to the musical came along. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: Advertisement "If a genuine opportunity came up where it felt like the right thing to do, then yep, I'd get the top hat back out." However, Jackman did note that seeing as the company that produced The Greatest Showman, 21st Century Fox, is in the process of being bought by Disney, he isn't too sure whether a sequel is on anyone's radar at the moment. He added: "I'm not sure what they would do, but it did take a while to get the first one up, and it's not to be underestimated how difficult it is to get a musical up and going. "But it's clear to me and to everyone that people love these characters. I loved this movie, I loved this character and it was one of the great joys of my life." Advertisement<doc-sep>A sequel to the hugely popular movie The Greatest Showman is currently in the works, it has been confirmed. Speaking to the Sun, director Michael Gracey confirmed that he and star Hugh Jackman had initiated the process, saying: "When a movie becomes as big a success as this, it's only natural there is demand for a sequel. "So those discussions have started and we are working on one right now." Advert 10 Gracey was in London to support Jackman, who opened this year's Brit Awards with a song from the surprise hit musical - the movie's soundtrack wasn't nominated, but its popularity meant the performance provided a suitably spectacular opening to the ceremony. Discussing the success of The Greatest Showman, the director admitted it had been a difficult project to get off the ground. "There were huge doubts about it for a very long time and some backers withdrew their money," he told the Sun. However, earlier this month the movie won the Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, while the songs have gone down a storm with audiences, as the official cast recording became the longest-running soundtrack to top the UK albums charts in 50 years. Advert 10 Hugh Jackman said he is open to the idea of a sequel. Credit: PA Last month, Jackman admitted he would be open to a sequel, but claimed he was unsure as to whether it would come about. During an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, Jackman said: "If a genuine opportunity came up where it felt like the right thing to do, then yep, I'd get the top hat back out." Initially released back in December 2017, The Greatest Showman was inspired by the story of 19th century showman P. T. Barnum's creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus and the lives of its star attractions. Advert 10 In November 2018, the Australian performer announced his first ever world tour - called The Man. The Music. The Show. - which will see him perform songs from musicals such as The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables, as well as many more numbers from various Broadway musicals and films - all accompanied by a full orchestra.<doc-sep>Work has already started on a sequel to The Greatest Showman Brought to you by MyOmniPass Fantastic news for fans of The Greatest Showman. After earning more than $435 million at the box office, winning a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe, receiving an Oscar nomination, and becoming a beloved film, we always had an inkling that Hugh Jackman would be returning to the role of circus magnate P. T. Barnum. Advertisement After all, this is the greatest show! Well, after dropping hints and teasing us all, it appears that show will go on because the director of the film, Michael Gracey, said in an interview that work has already started on a sequel. "When a movie becomes as big a success as this, it’s only natural there is demand for a sequel. So those discussions have started and we are working on one right now," he said. Of course, earlier this week, Jackman reprised his role as the charismatic entertainer at the BRIT Awards and with sold-out shows in Dublin to come, it's clear that fans can't get enough. At present, now further news about a release date for this sequel has been announced but we're certain that those that loved the original will be itching to see it. Love film? Hit HERE to check out all the latest releases... Brought to you by MyOmniPass<doc-sep>
Hugh Jackman will return for a sequel to hit musical The Greatest Showman. The director of the first film, Michael Gracey, has confirmed to The Sun that a sequel to the hugely popular musical The Greatest Showman - which is the third-highest grossing musical in history - is in development. Gracey told The Sun while in London to support Jackman's performance at the Brit Awards 2019 : "When a movie becomes as big a success as this, it’s only natural there is demand for a sequel. "So those discussions have started and we are working on one right now." The director also revealed how hard it was to get the film produced in the first place. "There were huge doubts about it for a very long time and some backers withdrew their money." Despite a divided critical response, The Greatest Showman's portrayal of real-life figure P. T. Barnum won over audiences in the cinema and also music fans who led to its soundtrack having a long reign at the top of the music album charts. (Image: Daily Record) It is unknown which other cast members will return for a second chapter or what the plot of the film will consist of. The Greatest Showman's take on P.T. Barnum's life was highly fictionalised so we doubt they'll feel too constrained when it comes to moving the plot forward. In addition to Hugh Jackman , the first film also starred Michelle Williams , Zac Efron , Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya and Keala Settle. Are you keen to see a sequel to The Greatest Showman? Let us know in the comments below.