I CAN ONLY IMAGINE Sequel in the Works — Here’s What We Know

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE Sequel in the Works — Here’s What We Know

By Movieguide® Staff

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, the 2018 breakout movie about MercyMe’s Bart Millard, is getting a sequel. 

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 “will continue the inspirational true story of Bart Millard, once again played by John Michael Finley. Other returning cast members include Dennis Quaid, reprising his role as Arthur, and Trace Adkins, who returns as Scott Brickell, MercyMe’s manager,” a press release announced. 

Millard revealed on social media that the movie will tell the story of his song “Even If.”

A new addition to the cast, Milo Ventimiglia (THIS IS US, GILMORE GIRLS) will play singer/songwriter Tim Timmons.

Thanks to its powerful redemptive story, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE won Movieguide®’s Epiphany Prize® for Inspiring Movie in 2019:

…I CAN ONLY IMAGINE promotes the theme of forgiveness, redemption and repentance that can be found in Jesus Christ. Bart Millard described his father as someone who was a monster and someone he hated, who transformed into a man who became his best friend and a role model. This change of heart for Arthur Millard not only reconciles the father and son, but it becomes an inspiration point for Bart’s vocational calling as a musician. Finally, the change of heart inspires a song, “I Can Only Imagine,” which goes on to touch and inspire millions of people. The same perhaps will be said in future years about this movie.

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“The 2018 film took in over $83 million at the domestic box office. The sequel will be directed by Brent McCorkle and Andrew Erwin from a screenplay written by McCorkle,” Variety reported.

Kevin Downes, Erwin, Cindy Bond, Millard, Daryl Lefever and Joshua Walsh will produce.

“We’re excited to be partnering once again with Kingdom on this continuation of Bart’s incredible story and are confident its winning combination of emotional truth and pure heart will connect with audiences everywhere,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson.

“I CAN ONLY IMAGINE captured the hearts of audiences when it was released, and continues to provide hope and encouragement to millions around the globe,” Downes added. “The success of that film led to the founding of Kingdom Story Company, where our mission is to tell stories that ignite a ‘rush of hope,’ and so we are thrilled that we get to return to this world and explore the rest of Bart’s incredible journey in our company’s first sequel. Co-Directors Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle, along with Bart Millard, have crafted an emotionally rich, inspiring, and unexpected take that will appeal to both fans of the original and newcomers alike.”

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