Independence Day 2 has officially revealed that two veteran castmembers will return for the sci-fi sequel. Announced via Twitter, Judd Hirsch will reprise his role as Julius Levinson, and actor Bill Pullman will reprise his role as President Thomas J. Whitmore.
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The news came from Emmerich himself, who is directing the massive blockbuster. As viewers remember, Hirsch’s Levinson character was the father of Jeff Goldblum’s character, David Levinson. And obviously, no background is needed for Pullman’s role as the Commander-In-Chief.
It’s official… we’re thrilled to have the GREAT Judd Hirsch grace the set of #IndependenceDay once again! pic.twitter.com/vSIEQsZwjb
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) April 17, 2015
Today we celebrate our #IndependenceDay sequel. Welcome back, Bill Pullman. pic.twitter.com/hR3qisg70i
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) April 17, 2015
Hitting theaters 10 years after its predecessor, Independence Day 2 opens on June 24, 2016.
(Via ComingSoon)
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