In 2009, South African Director, Animator Neill Blomkamp stunned the world with his Sci-Fi masterpiece District 9 which he co-wrote with his wife Terri Tatchell and directed grabbing 4 Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing & Best Visual Effects getting widespread acclaim jumpstarting his career from an unknown to a Sci-Fi Mastermind.
The film focused on an Alien father and son duo who are living in a segregated slum in South Africa and are now trying to leave for their own planet. They, however, find support in a government agent who is responsible for their relocation. Now, 12 years later, he has announced that the sequel is in the works and fans have gone crazy over that news.
The Sequel titled “District 10” is being co-written by Terri Tatchell and Sharlto Copley. Previously he had said when asked about the District 9 sequel “there never really seemed to be a good reason to make a sequel”.
Neill Blomkamp has never been disappointed with his directorial ventures, some of them are Chappie (2015), Eysium (2013) & Demonic (2021). Before venturing into this direction, he worked as a special effects artist and 3D Animator.
He has a solid reputation among audience and critics, that’s why his news about the District 9 Sequel has fans head over heels.