Independence Day 2: 10 Things You Need To Know About The Sequel

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2. Michael B. Jordan Met With Producers About A Role

Michael B. Jordan (The Wire, Friday Night Lights, and the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot) reportedly met with producers over a year ago to talk about a role in the film. Jordan has been tapped as Hollywood's "next big thing" for a while now, and this would be a franchise that could launch him - if the sequel is successful. After all, the Fantastic Four reboot (he plays the Human Torch) is something of a gamble. Jordan's suspected role in the film, should he sign on officially? The aforementioned son of Captain Steve Hiller.