Naturally, the star of “Olympus Has Fallen” and its sequels suing the production company for all three movies doesn’t bode well for the action-movie-turned-franchise. However, it seems Gerard Butler and Millennium Media still have big plans for “Has Fallen” in store.
Before the lawsuit, Variety reported that “Night Has Fallen” was in the works, with Butler reprising his role as Secret Service Agent Mike Banning. In 2023, after three years with no updates, producer Les Weldon told Collider the fourth film could kick off a new trilogy. “Ooh, again, another three unless the next one does… you know,” Weldon said. “It’s the same as ‘Expendables.’ We need to do the next one, and if that works as well as the previous three, then anything is on the table, really.”
Although Weldon’s comments sound promising, they haven’t cleared up much confusion surrounding “Night Has Fallen.” Given recent Hollywood strikes, the lawsuit, and the general lack of updates, the franchise’s big-screen future still doesn’t look too bright. However, even then, Butler and Millennium seem committed to the franchise’s future, as both return as producers for the upcoming TV series “Paris Has Fallen.” The actor won’t lead the project, but Deadline has heard Butler could have a cameo in the show. So, while the “Olympus Has Fallen” lawsuit was a stain on the series, it seemingly hasn’t affected either party’s commitment to the “Has Fallen” franchise.
