Is Vin Diesel Considering a Third Riddick Movie?

By Jeff Olson
March 10, 2009
Source: Gamespot

The last 24 hours have involved numerous casting and production rumors. From a Fantastic 4 reboot, to casting for Thor, we now have news on the possibility of a third Riddick movie. Vin Diesel, who is in next months Fast and Furious sequel, has been assisting in developing a Riddick video game titled, “The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.” The first Riddick movie was called Pitch Black and hit theaters back in 2000. The sequel, titled The Chronicles of Riddick was released in 2004, and now a third movie is now in talks for the near future. Continue reading to hear what Diesel had to say about the possibility of a third Riddick film.

In an interview with Gamespot, Diesel hinted at a third movie by saying:

“Maybe we’re too tight-lipped about the next ‘Chronicles of Riddick’ film, and I think circa the release of [Dark Athena] that’s probably when you’ll start hearing more about the next ‘Riddick’ film,” Diesel said. “It is underway and I almost think it’s a coincidence that we haven’t heard anything, that there hasn’t been a lot of public stuff on the ‘Riddick’ movie.”

This news is still unconfirmed, yet it looks like there is a script being developed. Diesel mentioned in his interview that David Twohy is finishing a script for a third film. Twohy previously wrote and directed Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick.

Until we find out more Riddick news, check out the new video game, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Athena which is in stores April 7th.