A sequel for the 1986 fantasy movie, which originally starred David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, is in development at Jim Henson Co.
- Oct 11, 2014
AceShowbiz - Jim Henson's 1986 movie "Labyrinth" is getting a sequel. In an article published on Thursday, October 9, Variety said that a follow-up to the fantasy movie starring David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah was in development at Jim Henson Company. So far, no more details related to Untitled Labyrinth Sequel are available.
"Labyrinth" tells the story of Sarah who wishes her little brother would disappear. The Goblin King then takes him away. He tells Sarah to solve his labyrinth and make it to his castle within 13 hours if she wants her brother back.
In other news, the piece also mentions that Billy Crystal is joining The Jim Henson Co.'s "Which Witch". The actor will write, produce and star in the animated movie which is set to start production early next year. Brian Henson will be directing and producing. Samantha Sprecher and Lisa Henson are also signed on to produce.
Based on Eva Ibbotson's book of the same name, "Which Witch" tells the story of a wizard who holds a competition to decide which witch to marry. "When Brian Henson called me about it, I didn't know the book. But it's a fantastic story, and I brought in a wonderful writer, Michael Feldman, and we've written a terrific and inventive script. I'll play a character as well, which will be great fun because he actually has two eyes," Crystal shared.
Update: Contrary to the swirling report, Entertainment Weekly says there is no sequel in the works.
