Helmer Talks National Treasure 2

August 3, 2006 - Director Jon Turteltaub tells The L.A. Daily News that National Treasure 2 is moving forward. The Jerry Bruckheimer-produced sequel will be released by Disney.


"We are just about to start preproduction," the director revealed. "We'll have Nic [Cage], Justin Bartha, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight and Harvey Keitel ... Everyone's back except anyone who's in jail or died." Sorry, Sean Bean fans.

Like the first installment, the sequel will focus on a hunt for treasure that takes the characters and audiences to various historical sites in the U.S. This time, though, the hunt will also take the story abroad.

Turteltaub says there will be "exciting destinations within America as well as around the world. As we were shooting the first one, it kept changing, so I'm scared to commit to anything, but I wouldn't be surprised if Mount Rushmore made an appearance."

Source: IGN

Ok, one question: for the love of God, WHY!? [Linked Image]