Actor Sean Astin doesn’t believe a sequel to Richard Donner, the original 1985 film is widely regarded as a cult classic. Astin stars as Michael “Mikey” Walsh in The Goonies.
In The Goonies, a group of kids discover a treasure map and embark on a fantastical journey while evading booby traps and other setbacks. Astin portrayed Bob Newby in season 2. Over the years, a sequel to The Goonies has often been discussed by the original cast and crew, though the project has never evolved past speculation.
Per on record about his disdain for the Netflix distribution model, at least in of how it affects awards season nominations. As for Astin, he believes that a reboot wouldn’t necessarily to have to match the prestige of the original film: “If it’s not as good as the original Goonies, that’s fine, who cares?”
Now 48-years-old, Astin successfully transitioned from child star to a consistently-working mature actor. The Goonies marked his feature film debut, and he later played the title role in the 1993 sports classic The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which introduced him to a new generation of moviegoers. Since then, Astin has sustained a career in both movies and television, and has a starring role in the aforementioned Netflix series No Good Nick, which premiered on April 15.
For many moviegoers, The Goonies is directly connected to the 1980s experience; a time when the concept of adventure didn't correlate with cellphones and social media. Based on the film’s legacy, though, and how the inherent camaraderie among The Goonies' characters still applies, it makes sense to update the film for today’s world. And considering that Steven Spielberg recently made a successful blockbuster like The Goonies could similarly bring moviegoers together, much like the original film.
Source: Collider
