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A Fourth Installment of Underworld is Apparently Necessary

by Ethan Anderton
November 20, 2009

After the gorgeous Kate Beckinsale decided not to return for the third installment of even more vampire / werewolf battles in the Underworld series, I thought that it'd at least become a straight-to-DVD franchise, if not fall into oblivion. But apparently Beckinsale's replacement Rhona Mitra got the job done to the tune of $91 million internationally, so the series will continue as THR's Heat Vision announces that John Hlavin (writer for the FX series "The Shield") will take on scripting responsibilities for a fourth installment of the franchise, but neither Mitra nor Beckinsale are attached, and the project is still in need of a director.

Hlavin wouldn't give up any plot details, but he did say "I can tell you it's not a prequel. It will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being taken to honor what fans have loved but at the same time introduce fresh elements." That's Hollywood talk for, we're trying to figure out how to make the most money and convince audiences they're not watching a recycled movie they saw six years ago all over again. Let's not forget this new one is supposed to be shot in 3D as well. Sony is hoping to have this ready be January 2011. Are you still interested in Underworld?

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http://www.firstshowing.net me

YES!!! I like this franchise. Without Beckinsale is sad, but it could go on. I think it will be about the third vampire in those coffins. Who knows. Sounds great!
Joey Jay

I was looking foward to seeing sort of an apocalyptic-type sctory after the second one. I liked the dynamic between beckinsale's character and scott speedman's character (that blue wolf-vampire thing was cool). Sadly, we got a prequel, but i thought michael sheen was good enough to keep the movie going. It had some good moments but was forgettable. I hope the fourth one can bring something fresh to the franchise (and 3D doesn't count).
SlashBeast

Underworld is the perfect example of a franchise with a great idea/premise, and completely lame execution.
Demtor

Without Mitra and Beckinsale, I am completely uninterested. I doubt I'm alone in this...
Syphous

The last one wasn't as terrible as I thought it was going to be, but without Beckinsale in tight leather it really wasn't as entertaining. Now a 4th one still without Beckinsale? I dunno... but like I said, I was surprised by the last one.
Cody

Just love the 'milk anything possible' attitude hollywood has about pretty much everything....seriously the integrity of cinema has been eaten away at in the last decade.
Janny

so just because the last one made barely enough money to get a new one going they are gonig to milk it until the return is so poor they declare bankruptcy get bailed out and bring out a reimagined underworld.... i'd probably watch it though, but not in theatres
S

Well, even the worst Underworld movie is better than anything Twilight.
jake

no beckinsale? i dunno.....?
adrian

...yeah. i would watch underworld even if it's crap.
RPD

If it's guns instead of swords I'm in, Kate or no...
xerxex

beckinsale made underworld and Mitra was a good replacement, without them its fail.
Zephyr77

Still intrested?? are u kidding?? This franchise is great ! Hell yes I'm interested!!
Cineprog

I was that Kate Beckinsale was not in the 3rd installment of underworld, i hope they who may it concern can perswade kate Beckinsale to the 4 th installment if there is going to be one.
xerxex

Is the original screenwriter Kevin Grevioux (Raze) on board?
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Is that Rhona Mitra in the picture above? She's niiice
xerxex

@16 Google the Oct8pus, really? That's Kate Beckinsale.
splinter

Well, even the worst Underworld movie is better than anything Twilight.-this is the best comment i saw on firstshowing in a loooong time....i totally agree!!!!!!!!!!give another underworld movie a chance,theres nothing wrong with the first three....
c

As disappointed as I am that Kate or Rhona aren't yet attached or are not going to be I am still interested. The story is fascinating and I would like to see where they go with it now.
Buggy166

kate would be awsome as a ameo only. She did her part in the first 2 movies and did it well. It would add greater value if she was there only at the end of the movie. Think what the cameo by vin diesel did for a tokyo drift at the end. It ends the movie on a high and people leave feeling excited instead of just glad the movie is over. Hopefully the script wont be bad.
Clover

Direct to DVD....your kidding right? Underworld GOOD! Twi-"Lite" maybe the worst of all time.
Last Son

I didn't even watch the third film because Kate Beckinsale was not in it. I have no interest in watching these films without her. She is the heart and soul of the series.
wm

kate's character wasn't needed for the 3rd Underworld, hence Prequel. Why do people say she was replaced?
jake the snake

the more underworld the better.
JimD

I actually liked the series, but they need to quit milking it.
zach

i didnt even watch the last two installments of this series and to top it off hated the first underworld movie
Akirakorn

Mitra can't act, Rise of the Lycans was decent due thanks to Micheal Sheen and Bill Nighy. Selene wasn't alive for that one so stop whining about her not in it. @22 Kevin Grievoux is the heart of Underworld, his story, read the credits A 4th is questionable at best, pretty sure everyone (including the 3 elder vamps) is dead cept Selene and Micheal (hybrid, main character) and good luck getting Beckinsale back. Only way I see a 4th is taking scattered vamps, wolves, and immortals (maybe Corvinus found a way to pass on his untainted immortal blood) and have a free-for-all. Or have Selene pregnant and do a rock-musical-spoof of Twilight and Juno at the same time.
Dan the Fan

I liked all three films but I wouldn't say that a fourth installment is necessary. I found the third movie to be soft. The cinematography was weak, shaking during fighting sequences. The DP did a horrible job of lighting it, and the story was filled with holes. That being said I did find it entertaining, however if they are to progress, I'd suggest to improve on these factors. Not sure why everyone's shitting on Rhona Mitra, and I do not believe Kate Beckinsale is detrimental to the franchise but if they introduce a third female lead, a fan base will be impossible to keep. Interesting to see what happens.
billy

what is this about a new person taking it over??? i remember reading a couple of months ago that underworld ROTL was the only underworld kate would not be in and they were going to continue the Evolution story after, but hollywood always changes stuff and 9 out of 10 times, its never for the good. knowing hollywood, megan fox will probaley be the lead role. Underworld - **** Underworld Evolution - *** 1/2 Underworld Rise of the Lycans ***
Fethalion

I still look forward to an Underworld movie, but I didn't much care for the last one (Rise of the Lycans) because it was a prequel that was way back. Sure if was fun to see the story behind the story (if you're a fan of Underworld you'll know that the conflict in the first movie is somewhat based on the conclusion of the third) but I'm not sure, it didn't feel like an Underworld movie.
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I'd rather see this made then the craptastic Karate Kid remake. This won't be good as the previous films, but hey its all relative levels of crappyness. This one should be good enough to rent at least.