The Swedish filmmaker has displayed an interest in returning to his horror roots after completing Shazam! Fury of the Gods,and taking a break from the gigantic scope of blockbuster filmmaking, which is understandable. The fact that discussions are being held regarding Lights Out 2 should be encouraging for horror film enthusiasts, as it means that the project is still in the back of the minds of the executives at Warner Bros. However, the director's involvement with Shazam! 2 for the rest of this year means that a sequel would still take at least a few more years to come to fruition. The fact that Sandberg is still thinking of a sequel with Bateman in mind could also mean that the film will see the return of most of the original cast members, if not all of them. It's also likely that Lights Out 2 will see a significant time jump given the lengthy gap between the two films. However, Sandberg's comments suggest that Lights Out 2 would most likely center around Bateman's Martin, which makes sense given the supernatural spirit's connection to their family. The original Lights Out film relied heavily on the brother-sister duo carrying the weight of the story on their shoulders, as Palmer and Bateman shared protagonist duties. He also stated that the story of the film could even ' take place later' if necessary, and while there are no concrete plans as of yet, there are ongoing talks with the studio. Take a look at his quote below: He mentioned that a sequel ' could still happen,' but it might depend on actor Gabriel Bateman's age. While promoting Shazam! Fury of the Gods at SDCC last week, Sandberg spoke to Slash Film and took some time to give an update on Lights Out 2. Related: Shazam 2 Continues The Weirdest DCEU Easter Egg

While a sequel to Lights Out was greenlit immediately after the film's release in 2016, the project has been in limbo ever since. Lights Out marked Sandberg's feature directorial debut and set the platform for him to helm bigger projects like Annabelle: Creation and the Shazam! films. The film was made on a modest budget of $4 million and turned out to be a major box office success, grossing nearly $150 million worldwide.

They are joined by Alexander DiPersia, Alicia Vela-Bailey, Billy Burke, and Maria Bello, who plays the half-siblings' mother, Sophie. The film features a cast led by Teresa Palmer and Gabriel Bateman, who play the roles of Rebecca and Martin, respectively.

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