Woody Harrelson Reveals His Favorite Sequel, and It's a Surprising Pick
Woody Harrelson is no stranger to big-budget blockbusters and iconic franchises. With a career spanning over four decades, he's been part of some massive projects, including Venom: Let There Be Carnage , the Zombieland films, and The Hunger Games series. Despite his involvement in a wide variety of sequels, Harrelson remains cautious about the notion of sequels ever surpassing the original film. His experience in the industry, where sequels often fall short of their predecessors, has made him skeptical of such expectations.
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However, in a recent interview, Harrelson made a surprising confession: he thinks the sequel to Babe , Babe: Pig in the City , actually outshines the original. Yes, you read that right. According to Harrelson, the second film in the Babe franchise is a rare example of a sequel that exceeds the first. "It’s so rare," he admits, "that the sequel is even as good as the original, that’s why I’m never that encouraged by the concept."
For many, the thought of Pig in the City surpassing the original Babe may seem a bit far-fetched. The first film, Babe (1995), was a major critical and commercial success, earning an Academy Award for its visual effects and several nominations, including Best Picture. It was a feel-good, heartwarming story about a pig who wants to become a sheepdog, and it captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. The sequel, however, struggled to live up to its predecessor, receiving mixed reviews and underperforming at the box office. It was more ambitious and eccentric, taking Babe on a more surreal adventure in a bustling city, but it never reached the same level of charm and success as the original.
Despite this, Harrelson holds a different view. For him, Pig in the City stands out in a landscape where sequels are often seen as cash-grabs or inferior versions of their originals. His opinion is a reminder of how subjective the world of cinema can be. While many may disagree with his take, there’s something refreshing about his willingness to celebrate a lesser-known sequel that often gets overlooked.
This isn’t the first time Harrelson has expressed his thoughts on sequels. He has a long history of playing characters in film franchises, including his iconic role as Haymitch Abernathy in The Hunger Games series. Despite his love for the story, Harrelson has admitted that he never felt particularly enthusiastic about returning for multiple installments, even though the role became one of his most famous.
In an industry dominated by sequels, reboots, and franchise filmmaking, Harrelson’s perspective serves as a reminder that while sequels can sometimes be fun, they don’t always surpass the original. However, every now and then, a rare gem like Babe: Pig in the City proves that sequels can surprise us, offering something unexpected that stands on its own merits. Harrelson’s candidness about his preferences shows that even Hollywood veterans aren’t afraid to challenge popular opinions about what makes a great film.
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