Sequels to films that never were

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Alex

But then isn't every movie that starts in the middle of things or references events that happened prior to the movie but aren't shown a sequel to a movie that never was?

I'd say not really. Usually the basic formula is: status quo, something out of the ordinary happens, characters react, resolution.

As in - Imperial rule, a ragtag band of rebels forms and starts crap, war, resolution. We enter that story in the middle. Which is awesome.

Of course this is from a simplistic view of storytelling, but again, we're talking about movies.

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Never say Never Again - Sean Connery as an older Bond in a remake of Thunderball?

How about the original Casino Royale - also with an aging Bond coming ut of retirement and predating the true "Bond" films?

The Bond films are definitely part of this weirdness. There are references to the other films sprinkled thinly here and there (particularly in the Moneypenny interactions), but for the most part, they are their own movies. NSNA and the original CR are the oddest ball examples in a standout series that no other film franchise has been able to match.

In the larger category of Sequel Weirdness, Bond gets a place of honor.