Michael Johnston says there are currently no plans for an Obsession sequel despite the horror film’s box office success.​​Image credit (Instagram)
Michael Johnston responded to the possibility of a sequel to the breakout horror film ‘Obsession,’ stating that although it was extremely successful at the box office, no plans are in place for one. The 30-year-old actor discussed returning to the film but recognised difficulties in rehashing it.Johnston recently reflected on the film’s unexpected success and discussed the franchise’s future direction. While expressing openness to the idea of returning, he made his current stance clear to audiences. “Look, it’s a magical world. Anything can happen. I would love that. I will say, there’s no plan for that. Also, I don’t know how many people would want Bear back. I think the general consensus is that he kind of got what he deserved,” he stated on the ‘I’ve Never Said This Before’ podcast.The film’s alternate ending that never made it to theatres
Michael Johnston discussed Bear’s relationship with Nikki and revealed new details about the film’s original ending.​Image credit (Instagram)
The film’s alternate ending that never made it to theatres
Johnston also revealed that audiences nearly witnessed a substantially different conclusion to the film. “There are a couple different moments that we played with. The big one would be… Nikki’s about to decide at the end. The first thing we did was actually film the gun going off and the blood splatter. It was practical, it was so gruesome, and it was devastating,” he described of the original filmed version.That darker version, in which Nikki perishes, was ultimately abandoned in favour of the ending shown in the final released film, where Nikki survives. Johnston revealed that Navarrette’s emotionally powerful performance in the film’s final scene was achieved in just one take, demonstrating the actress’s commitment to the material and the filmmakers’ satisfaction with her work.
