The release of Cocaine Bear is just around the corner and the film has already created quite a buzz. Inspired by a true story, the film follows a wild bear who consumes large amounts of cocaine and causes chaos and mayhem in the people around him.
With an all-star cast and an intriguing premise, it’s no surprise fans are already begging for a sequel.
We now have Cocaine Shark, a potential sequel that has social media users excited. After New Zealand authorities reported that 3 point 2 tonnes of cocaine had been intercepted in the Pacific Ocean, many people wondered what would happen if a shark ingested a comparable amount of the drug.
Filmmaker Elizabeth Banks has admitted she’s only interested in directing Cocaine Shark if the script meets two conditions. The story must be based on a true story. The second condition is that the film is socially acceptable and portrays the consequences of drug use realistically and informatively.
“I’ve seen that. If there’s a great story, then sure,” Banks said in an interview with PEOPLE. “Jaws with cocaine? I don’t see how that loses.”
Banks’ advocacy for socially responsible scripts should be welcomed. The idea of caulked animals is interesting, but it’s important not to downplay the dangers of drug use.
Real-world drug abuse can have disastrous effects on both individuals and communities. Cocaine Shark could be a powerful reminder of the risks associated with drug use by depicting these effects in a responsible manner.
Cocaine Shark, A Sequel?
Of course, it remains to be seen whether Cocaine Shark will actually come to fruition. Making a movie is a complex and expensive process, and there are many factors that keep a project from progressing. But the fact that Banks is open to the idea is a promising sign, and it’s clear that the concept resonates with a lot of people.
Banks stated in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly that she would “seriously consider” directing Cocaine Shark if the script was as good as the one for Cocaine Bear. She added that the project must have “just some great elements” to make it worth pursuing.
Banks also addressed concerns that Cocaine Shark would be too similar to Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, stating that she would want the project to be “differentiated enough” to avoid comparisons. She acknowledged that Jaws is a classic film that she would not want to be compared to.
Cocaine Bear chronicles a wild bear that ingests a large quantity of cocaine and wreaks havoc on the people around it. The film features a star-studded cast, including O’Shea Jackson Jr., Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Keri Russell, Margo Martindale, Alden Ehrenreich, and the late Ray Liotta.
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What to Know
Cocaine Shark was proposed after New Zealand authorities intercepted 3.2 tonnes of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean. The concept of a coked-out shark has generated significant buzz on social media, and fans are eager to see if Banks will take on the project.
During the interview, Banks also mentioned that it was the script for Cocaine Bear that initially caught her attention.
“As an actor, I love reading great character journeys and this was chock-full of really fun characters woven together really beautifully by Jimmy Warden’s script,” she stated. “I really felt like there was so much that was very grounded and real but then set against the backdrop of a bear on a bender.”
Cocaine Bear is set to be released on February 24th in theaters...Read More
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