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Edgar Wright Confirms Baby Driver 2 Script Is Finished
Edgar Wright has reignited excitement for fans of the 2017 cult hit Baby Driver by confirming that a full script for Baby Driver 2 exists. In a recent conversation on The Discourse podcast, Wright said the screenplay is ready but cautioned that turning it into a finished film depends on timing, financing, and actor availability: “The script for Baby Driver 2 is done. But making the movie is subject to a lot of variables — scheduling, budget, and cast availability. You don’t always have full control over those things.”
What made the original a surprise hit?
Baby Driver arrived in 2017 with a modest $34 million budget and went on to gross more than $227 million worldwide. Its signature blend of kinetic car-chase choreography and a meticulous, music-driven editing style set it apart from conventional action thrillers. Wright’s knack for syncing action to soundtrack — a technique also visible in his earlier work like Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz — turned the film into both a critical and audience favorite.
Casting questions and controversies
One of the thorniest issues for a sequel is the cast. Ansel Elgort’s lead performance and Kevin Spacey’s supporting role were central to the first film’s tone, but both actors have since been the subject of off-screen controversies that complicate any straightforward reunion. The original also featured big names such as Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Jon Bernthal, and Eiza González, and producers will need to navigate which actors return and which roles are recast or rewritten.
How Baby Driver 2 might fit into today’s action landscape
If produced, Baby Driver 2 could stake a claim among modern action-thrillers by offering something different from franchise sequels that lean heavily on spectacle. Rather than competing directly with high-octane franchises like Fast & Furious or the polished heist craft of films like The Italian Job, Wright’s sequel would likely double down on character-driven set pieces and a curated soundtrack — elements that made the first film feel distinctive.
Comparatively, Wright’s script contributions to big studio properties — he worked on early drafts of The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn and Ant-Man — show his ability to move between indie-flavored originals and larger commercial projects. Tintin and Ant-Man went on to earn $374 million and $519 million worldwide respectively, underscoring Wright’s commercial chops even when working within studio systems.
Behind the scenes and fan reaction
Fans still celebrate Baby Driver for its practical stunts and sound-editing virtuosity. Trivia from the first production includes Wright’s insistence on editing sequences to exact beats of the soundtrack and using real cars for many of the driving sequences, which contributed to its authentic feel. The soundtrack itself became a selling point — playlists inspired by the film remain popular among cinephiles.
There’s also a practical industry context: studios are cautious about sequels that rely on controversial stars or demand a larger budget than the original. The first film’s smart budget-to-return ratio is an appealing template, but a sequel could require more ambitious set pieces and promotion, raising the stakes for financiers.
"Wright’s visual rhythm and arcade-level precision are what made Baby Driver feel like a fresh kind of action movie," says film historian Lena Moravec. "A sequel could expand the world without losing that identity — but only if the creative and casting choices align."
What to expect next
Right now, fans can take hope from the finished script while tempering expectations about when — or if — filming will begin. The project will likely need a clear financing plan and a cast lineup acceptable to both creatives and audiences. Until those moving parts lock into place, Baby Driver 2 remains a tantalizing promise rather than a scheduled release.
Whether it becomes one of the decade’s standout action thrills or a carefully managed franchise entry will depend on choices made in the months ahead. For now, the fact that Edgar Wright has written the sequel keeps the door of possibility wide open for lovers of music-driven cinema and stylish car-chase storytelling.
Comments
Reza
is this even gonna happen tho? script done sounds promising but studios stall, cast probs messy, budgets blow up. wanna believe it, but i'm skeptical.
v8rider
wow, if Wright really finished the script i'm buzzing. please keep the music-first vibe, real cars and practical stunts. hope they sort casting, timing, financing... fingers crossed
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