Paramount appears to be moving forward with a sequel to "Days of Thunder," with Jonathan Levine in talks to direct the project. The development marks a significant step for the long-discussed follow-up to the racing drama.
Tom Cruise is expected to return for the new film, adding star power and continuity to the sequel. In addition to starring, he is also set to serve as a producer, signaling a deeper creative role in the project’s development.
Levine is known for films including "50/50" and "Warm Bodies," and his possible involvement suggests Paramount is narrowing in on the creative direction for the movie. While the sequel is still taking shape, attaching a director is often one of the clearest signs that a studio is pushing a project ahead.
For now, the sequel remains in the negotiation stage, and further details have yet to be confirmed. Still, the combination of Cruise’s return and Levine’s talks with Paramount gives "Days of Thunder 2" new momentum as the studio builds out the next chapter.
