John Constantine, DC Comics' supernatural detective and exorcist, gained cinematic life through Keanu Reeves' portrayal in the 2005 live-action adaptation. Following the cult success of The Matrix, Reeves brought the character to screen, creating a devoted fanbase that has campaigned for a sequel ever since. Now, after two decades of anticipation, Reeves has delivered the most promising update yet – the project has advanced to script development stage.

The Road to Constantine 2

Reeves recently revealed during an interview with Inverse that the creative team successfully pitched their vision to DC Studios. "We've been trying to make this film for over a decade," the actor disclosed. "We recently assembled a compelling story concept and presented it to DC Studios, who gave us the green light to proceed with script development."

While this represents significant progress, the project remains unconfirmed within James Gunn and Peter Safran's rebooted DC Universe slate. Neither DC Studios executive has publicly acknowledged Constantine 2 as part of their official plans, leaving the project's fate uncertain despite this creative breakthrough.

Maintaining Continuity

Reeves offered exciting details about the potential sequel's creative direction, confirming it would inhabit the same universe as the original film. "We're honoring the established continuity," he assured fans, adding with characteristic wit: "Let's just say John Constantine's cosmic suffering isn't over – we're preparing new torments for him."

The development follows producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura's September 2023 revelation to ComicBook about having a completed screenplay. "Ironically, the script arrived in my inbox recently," di Bonaventura shared. "I'm actually hesitant to read it immediately – my expectations are so high, I want to give it proper attention when I can focus completely, likely during an upcoming flight."

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This update represents the most concrete development in the long-gestating sequel's journey, though fans should temper expectations until official confirmation from DC Studios emerges. The project's potential inclusion in Gunn and Safran's DC Universe plans remains the critical next hurdle for the beloved supernatural franchise.