‘Showgirls’ sequel in the works?
Today, we learn from Dark Horizons (link slightly NSFW) that German news publication Extratipp (via JoBlo) is reporting a sequel in the works to Paul Verhoeven’s once reviled masterpiece, Showgirls, this one subtitled: A Story of Hope.
Dreams really do come true.
Unfortunately, at first blush, it looks like a case of “careful what you wish for.” Though the story is reportedly about Penny/Hope (a minor character from the original), JoBlo ran the German article text through a language translator. They gather the sequel is “about [a] stripper who died from a dose of contaminated cocaine. Her brother comes to Frankfurt to find the responsible and revenge.” While I won’t give up Hope just yet, this sounds more like Hostel territory than the camp glamour of Showgirls.
Ah, well. Should Showgirls: A Story of Hope be a disappointment, I can always plow ahead with my own vision of a Nomi-centric prequel and sequel. And let’s not forget about the potential for a Broadway musical starring Lady Gaga.
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By Liz
October 7, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this
I really do not understand why the massive love for ‘showgirls.’ I really don’t.