'National Treasure 3' in the Works and Has a Script, Director Says
Director Jon Turteltaub has confirmed that a third 'National Treasure' film is in development and has a script that has received initial approval. No casting details have been announced for the project, which follows the successful previous entries in the franchise.
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Get ready for another treasure hunt: A third National Treasure movie is happening, according to director Jon Turteltaub.
Speaking at a live taping of the National Treasure Hunt podcast Friday night in Philadelphia, Turteltaub said, "It's happening. You’re the first people I’ve said this out loud to. I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop. It's finally real. Now, it's 'Hollywood real,' meaning things could happen. Nic [Cage] gets hit by a bus, there's no National Treasure 3. If I get hit by a bus, there's probably a National Treasure 3. Welcome to Hollywood." Related Stories Business Disney Strikes Content Deal With Dhar Mann Studios TV ABC Sues FCC Over Threats to Broadcast Licenses in First Amendment Case
“We finally have a script that I like,” he said before adding before revealing that Disney said, "OK, this sounds like a movie we can make."
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