Netflix has revealed that a second film is already in development with director Robert Rodriguez, according to THR.
The movie, which premiered on the streaming platform on Christmas Day, has already been viewed by 44 million households.
The Christmas week viewership, based on two minutes of viewing time by a subscriber, was the Netflix’s “biggest on record for the same week, year-over-year, as measured by both total view hours and average view hours per subscriber across each period.”
Here’s a synopsis: When alien invaders kidnap Earth’s superheroes, their kids are whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy Moreno will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno.
The 14-year-old actor is starring as Rewind in the new superhero film We Can Be Heroes, which is now streaming on Netflix.
Isaiah even got to act alongside his real life mom, Brittany Perry-Russell, in the movie, as she plays his character’s mom Red Lightning Fury. This awesome moment makes them the first real life mother-son superheroes!
Isaiah recently shared some behind-the-scenes footage from the movie on Instagram.
“@rodriguez you’re a genius! I’m so grateful I had the pleasure to work with you and learn from you. Thank you for trusting me with the character Rewind🙏🏽@jjdashnaw training under you and your team was the highlight of working on this film. You pushed me and I’m so glad you did. I look forward to working with you again!” he captioned his post.
While Isaiah has had quite a few guest starring roles on TV shows, including Raven’s Home, but fans will most recognize him starring in the Netflix series Family Reunion as Shaka McKellan!
JJJ got to know more about the young actor with 10 Fun Facts. Check them out below!
1. Even though I plan to continue acting as an adult, I also want to become an engineer. I love building things!
2. When I eat a meal, I have to eat everything separately. I hate when food touches. It’s just wrong!! lol
3. People would be surprised to know I’ve always done my own stunts on the projects I’ve worked on. I’ve studied parkour and tricking for over four years.
4. I’m a bit of a prankster. I love to make people laugh!
5. I try to read a book a month. Right now I’m reading “Male vs Man” by Dondre Whitfield.
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The official trailer for the upcoming film We Can Be Heroes has been released!
The new movie is in the same vein as Sky Kids and The Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl, complete with appearances from the latter duo, who are now parents.
Here’s a synopsis: When alien invaders kidnap Earth’s superheroes, their kids are whisked away to a government safe house. But whip-smart tween Missy Moreno (Yaya Gosselin) will stop at nothing to rescue her superhero dad, Marcus Moreno (Pedro Pascal).
Missy teams up with the rest of the superkids to escape their mysterious government babysitter, Ms. Granada (Priyanka Chopra Jonas). If they’re going to save their parents, they’ll have to work together by using their individual powers — from elasticity to time control to predicting the future — and form an out-of-this-world team.
Sharkboy and Lavagirl are making their return in the all new sequel We Can Be Heroes!
Original star Taylor Dooley returns as Lavagirl, while JJ Dashnaw takes over the role of Sharkboy, originally played by Taylor Lautner – and now their parents.
Here’s a synopsis: When alien invaders kidnap Earth’s superheroes, their children must team up and learn to work together if they want to save their parents and the world.
“Wanna feel old? Sharkboy and Lavagirl are parents now (and their daughter is played by Vivien Lyra Blair aka Girl from BIRD BOX),” Netflix wrote on Twitter.
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl first premiered in 2005, and you can actually stream it on Netflix!
