Chappie 2 Will Never Happen - Here's Why
The original movie was an ambitious sci-fi fable from director Neill Blomkamp that divided opinions, so here's why Chappie 2 will never happen.
Chappie (2015)
Chappie is a science fiction movie about a police robot from Johannesburg who gains consciousness. Directed by Neill Blomkamp, the movie features an ensemble cast that includes Sharlto Copley in the titular role, as well as Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Dev Patel, and the South African musicians Die Antwoord.
Chappie
Where to Watch
*Availability in US
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- Director
- Neill Blomkamp
- Release Date
- March 4, 2015
- Studio(s)
- Sony
- Distributor(s)
- Sony , United Artists
- Cast
- Sharlto Copley , Dev Patel , ninja , Yo-Landi Visser , Jose Pablo Cantillo , Hugh Jackman
- Writers
- Neill Blomkamp , Terri Tatchell
- Runtime
- 120minutes
- Budget
- $49 million
Summary
Chappie is a science fiction movie about a police robot from Johannesburg who gains consciousness. Directed by Neill Blomkamp, the movie features an ensemble cast that includes Sharlto Copley in the titular role, as well as Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver, Dev Patel, and the South African musicians Die Antwoord.
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