Crews 
When it was announced this summer that there was a sequel in the works to the 1996 box office smash ‘Independence Day’ chatter instantly started regarding the cast. With it being alleged that Will Smith would not be returning to reprise his role, due to producers not being able to meet his astronomical salary requirements, names were tossed around for his replacement.
TheWrap.com is now reporting that ‘Fruitvale’ star Michael B. Jordan is in talks with director Roland Emmerich to be the frontrunner to replace Will. According to the reports:
“Jordan has not yet received an offer, nor does one seem imminent. 20th Century Fox and Emmerich had no comment, with official casting news expected closer to the holidays.
Emmerich has met with several up-and-coming young actors, including Jordan, who is high on the studio’s list. Fox execs like Jordan for the part — his name has been thrown around repeatedly in creative meetings — and Jordan is interested”
Original cast members Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman are set to return for the sequel which is using the working title ‘ID Forever’ is estimated to hit theaters July 3, 2015.
