A sequel toBlast from the Pastis not outside the realm of possibility with at least one of its main stars making it clear she’s up for a sequel. Released in 1999,Blast from the PaststarsBrendan Fraseras a thirtysomething who joins the “real world” after spending his entirely life growing up in a fallout shelter. While on the outside, he meets a woman played byAlicia Silverstonewho helps him get acclimated to life in the late 1990s.
PerVariety, Silverstone was present at ’90s Con where she reunited with some of he co-stars fromCluelessto participate in a panel with the fans. She was asked from one person if she would ever revisitBlast from the Pastwith a follow-up film, and Silverstone says that it would be an instant yes from her, as she would just be happy to work with Fraser again on something new, whether that’sBlast in the Past 2or any other project. As Silverstone explains:
“With Brendan? I would do anything with Brendan. It was so much fun. I just saw Brendan after he won his Oscar and he’s so cute. He talked in his speech about how we all go through this really hard time and you have to grow and it’s part of life that you struggle and then look what happened to him! So yes, I’m happy to do that.”
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Will Blast from the Past 2 Happen?
Blast from the Pastis directed by Hugh Wilson (Police Academy) who co-wrote the script with Bill Kelly (Enchanted). Along with Silverstone and Fraser, the film stars Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, Dave Foley, and Nathan Fillion. While there doesn’t seem to have ever been any indication of a sequel happening in Hollywood, it is something thatsome fans have called for, and with Silverstone confirming she’d be up for it,Blast from the Past 2is certainly not impossible.
We can certainly expect for Fraser to be in even higher demand moving forward, as he’s now an Academy Award winner based on his performance in last year’sThe Whale. Following this, he will soon appear in the Martin Scorsese filmKillers of the Flower Moonwith Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Fraser will also have a role in the upcoming comedyBrothersalongside Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage.
As for Silverstone, she recentlyreprised her role fromCluelessfor a Super Bowl commercial following recent roles inAmerican Horror StoriesandThe Baby-Sitters Club. After appearing in recent movies likeLast Survivors,The Requin, andSenior Year, she is next set to appear in the upcoming crime thrillerReptilealongside Benicio del Toro, Justin Bimerlake, and Michael Pitt.
