Matt Damon has revealed that he really wants to make a sequel to his 1998 movie, Rounders. Even when a film isn’t a huge success upon release, there is still a chance that it can find an audience several years later – especially now thanks to streaming. There are many examples of box office under-performers that have gone on to become cult classics and 1998’s Rounders is a shining example of this. Despite modest financial returns, the film gradually caught on with moviegoers thanks primarily to the rise in poker playing, which is at the forefront of the film’s story. Rounders isn’t a movie that was screaming for a follow-up, but star Matt Damon, says he has been trying to get a sequel made.
While not a huge financial success, 1998’s Rounders has gained a cult following since its release thanks to the rising popularity of poker. Read More