Cocaine Bear has arrived in American theaters and, just like its leading man, is already wreaking havoc. On the day of its premiere, it pulled in a healthy $8.6 million in gross in 3,534 theaters, more than met the showings that ran over the weekend.
What is it about? The new movie of Elizabeth Banks (who just failed miserably with his version of Charlie’s Angels) revolves around a bear who becomes violent after ingesting a huge bag of cocaine. The official synopsis confirms that the film is “character-driven based on true events in 1985 Kentucky.”
The main bear (the one made on the computer, since no real one has been subjected to consuming cocaine) is inspired by what the newspapers have dubbed EscoBear, a real bear who is said to have eaten more than twenty kilos of cocaine that fell from a plane and who died from it. Whether it was true or not, the animal became a symbol of the state of Kentucky, USA. Into a celebrity hunter.
Ideas for hypothetical sequels
In the midst of the film’s promotional campaign, Variety spoke to some of the actors and producers who participated in it and asked them what they think would be good ideas for a hypothetical sequel to Cocaine Bear (in Argentina it would be known, if released, such as “Intoxicated Bear”).
O’Shea Jackson Jr.for example, he said a second part could focus on the cassowaries“the most dangerous bird in the world” that a few months ago went viral for approaching some people who didn’t know they were with one of them.
“It’s the most dangerous bird in the world!” said the actor, who also clarified that the plot could be set in Australia, where these birds live.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson he said a sequel could follow an alligator getting into some Adderall (aka dextroamphetamine-amphetamine). For him the film could be called “Adderall alligator“He’s a very excited alligator and he cleans things up. A very efficient alligator,” the actor said.
To the co-producer of the film, Christopher Miller, the bear would have to survive and face a shark. This film could be called “Cocaine bear v. Cocaine shark“Miller said, adding, ‘They’re in shallow water, like on a sandbar. I’d like to keep an eye on it.’
More tips from the cast included”Cocaine dolphin“(The Cocaine Dolphin)”Cocaine rats” (mice addicted to cocaine) and “Crystal Meth puppies“(meth puppies).
Speaking more seriously about the movie sequel, Phil Lordthe other co-producer, has said that there is a real sequel proposed, but can’t say yet what it is.
Source: Clarin
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