90% Back Troopers Reboot: Helldivers 2 Effect
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Senior Editor Updated: 02/23/2024
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‘Starship Troopers’ Reboot
The unexpected success of Helldivers 2 has sparked a remarkable renaissance for the 1997 cult classic, Starship Troopers. Arrowhead Studios CEO, John Pilestedt, alongside the Helldivers 2 video game director, have noted the film’s resurgence, climbing over 50 places to become the 45th most popular movie online.
This renewed interest in the franchise is described as ‘incredible’, prompting discussions on whether this momentum could lead to a reboot of the beloved franchise. This article will explore the potential for a Starship Troopers reboot, delving into public interest, possible directions for the reboot, and insights from original cast members.
Survey Highlights
- Excitement for a Reboot: Out of the 500 respondents, an overwhelming 90% indicated they would be excited for a franchise reboot, with 46% expressing they would be very excited.
- Preferred Medium: The format for the reboot, whether a movie or TV series, showed a more varied preference. 32% preferred a movie, 28% favored a TV series, and the remainder were open to either format.
- Key Elements to Retain: Respondents emphasized the importance of retaining explosive action sequences, the futuristic military setting and technology, and the iconic quotes and one-liners from the original movie.
- Less Important Themes: Interestingly, the political satire and commentary on fascism, along with the exploration of societal themes and issues, were considered the least important elements to retain in a potential reboot.
- Type of Reboot Desired: The majority of respondents showed a strong preference for a faithful adaptation that stays true to the original story and themes. Ideas for a prequel or a completely fresh take were the least popular among the options.
Survey Results
Starship Troopers Actor Speaks Out on Possibility of Reboot
Casper Van Dien, known for his role as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers, shared his thoughts on the possibility of a franchise reboot. In an interview with Inverse from 2021, Van Dien stated, “I wouldn’t say ‘no’ to a revival in the style of The Mandalorian.”
He further elaborated on his vision for a reboot, suggesting it “would fit so well in today’s climate.” Van Dien expressed interest in seeing directors like Quentin Tarantino, Edgar Wright, James Wan, and Robert Rodriguez take the helm for potential episodes or story arcs.
Reflecting on a discussion at the Scream Awards, he said, “I think that all those directors, it would be fun, to have them come in and do an episode or two or three, or an arc, or something like that. That would be fun if we had that kind of thing where its real filmmakers making the thing. That would be my goal.”
Van Dien also expressed a desire to return as an older Johnny Rico, saying, “I think it would be nice to have Old Man Rico back. I think it would be fun to have some young blood in there but still have one old crotchety old man in there like me.”
What Would a Starship Troopers Reboot Look Like?
A reboot could take several exciting forms. One idea is a remake with modern special effects while preserving the original’s satire and critical tone. Alternatively, a prequel focusing on the backstory of Jean Rasczak, played by Michael Ironside, could explore the universe’s origins and themes of militarism and imperialism. These approaches offer fresh perspectives while honoring the franchise’s essence.
Methodology
To gauge public interest in a Starship Troopers reboot, we surveyed 500 adults in the United States who said they were familiar with the franchise. Participants were asked about their excitement for a reboot, their preference between a TV series or a movie, elements they’d like to see retained or introduced, and their overall interest in a reboot.
Link to Survey Results.
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