Having grossed about nine grand per theatre in 34 locations was either enough for a deal to take place, or a pre-existing deal to be announced, but regardless – Music Box films have landed parts II and III to the Millennium Trilogy. No decisions have been made as to when The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest will be released, but I’m guessing that a logical release pattern would see The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo continue with its theatrical and the homevid runs, and then pull out a quick two step by the end of the year. The film’s lead Noomi Rapace recently discussed with us the differences between director
Daniel Alfredson and helmer Niels Arden Oplev (who directed the first installment).
The Girl Who Played With Fire sees Lisbeth Salander returns to Sweden after spending a year abroad. Having returned, she falls under suspicion for having committed the murder of a journalist and his girlfriend. Now Mikael Blomkvist has to do what he can to reach her before the authorities do.
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest sees Salander is hospitalized after the dramatic events following the meeting with her father. Blomqvist continues to uncover the reasons why Lisbeth has been treated so harshly by the Swedish authorities.
Do you think this will be a profit-worthy franchise for Music Box?
