By Chris Evangelista/Jan. 5, 2020 11:00 am EST
Set in New York City during the winter of 1981, which was “statistically the most dangerous year in the city’s history”, A Most Violent Year “examines one immigrant’s determined climb up a morally crooked ladder, where simmering rivalries and unprovoked attacks threaten his business, family, and—above all—his own unwavering belief in the righteousness of his path.”
It’s a great film, and I even included it on my list of Underrated Movies of the Decade. Despite mostly positive reviews, A Most Violent Year only grossed $12 million on a $20 million budget. A movie like this was never going to be a smash hit, but it should’ve done better. Which is why the prospect of a sequel never crossed my mind.
And yet, that seems to be exactly what Jessica Chastain is hinting at. The actress replied to a Twitter comment by both professing her love for Oscar Isaac (and who can blame her?) while also suggesting they “may be visiting these characters again soon.”
I actually love him more ❤️ (Shhhhh guess who may be visiting these characters again soon?…) https://t.co/jxLmGRiuXZ
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) January 1, 2020
What could this mean? I have a hard time believing we’re getting a Most Violent Year sequel movie, but maybe there’s some sort of miniseries in the works? Destined for Netflix, perhaps? I could see that happening. As long as Chastain, Isaac and writer-director J.C. Chandor are back, I’m in.
