John Boyega to Return as Moses in ‘Attack the Block 2’

John Boyega will return as Moses within the sequel to the 2011 sci-fi cult hit “Attack the Block,” in accordance with a person with data of the challenge.

Joe Cornish can even return to write down and direct the movie. Plot particulars for the sequel are being saved below wraps.

“It’s been a decade since ‘Attack The Block’ was released and so much has changed since then. I’m excited to see this heightened story return to the streets of London,” Boyega mentioned in a press release. “Moses has remained one of my favourite characters to play and bringing him back is a huge honour.”

“I’m thrilled we’re officially announcing our return to the world of ‘Attack The Block’ on the tenth anniversary of the film’s release,” Cornish added. “I can’t wait to work alongside John again, bringing audiences an even bigger slice of inner-city alien action.”

“Attack the Block 2” will probably be produced by Cornish and Nira Park via Complete Fiction Pictures, the manufacturing firm just lately fashioned by Park, Cornish and filmmaker Edgar Wright. Boyega will produce via UpperRoom Productions.

The 2011 movie featured an ensemble of comparatively new and then-unknown actors, together with Boyega, who went on to star in blockbusters like “Pacific Rim: Uprising” and a trilogy of “Star Wars” motion pictures. He most just lately earned a Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award for his efficiency in Steve McQueen’s anthology movie collection “Small Axe” for BBC/Amazon Prime.

Deadline first reported the information.