Curry Barker's Obsession recently surpassed the $400 million mark after two successful months at the box office. It is not just this year's biggest hit, but also became a cultural phenomena with its layered storytelling beneath the horrors and scares the film had to offer. However, there seems to be no imminent plan for a sequel. Actor Michael Johnston, who plays the lead role as Bear aka Baron in the film, confirmed the same, noting that he would be happy to return to the franchise.
"Look, it's a magical world. Anything can happen. I would love that," Johnston said, adding a note about queries for the sequel. "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 said.
Released on May 29, Curry Barker's Obsession follows the story of a youngster (Michael Johnston) who uses a novelty toy stick to make his longtime friend (Inde Navarrette) fall in love with him. However, what starts as a case of desire turns obsessive with dark and sinister repercussions.
Johnston also jokingly pitched his own sequel idea, saying it could follow Bear's parents returning to town to ask what happened before accidentally stepping on the mysterious willow themselves.
However, he expressed excitement about writer-director Curry Barker's idea of turning Obsession into an anthology series featuring different stories.
"Curry's idea of having it be an anthology series is really, really cool. All different stories. I'd love to see a wish gone right," he said, according to People. The recent hit is a big feat for the filmmaker whose film was produced for a mere $750,000 and acquired by Focus Features for $14 million. Obsession is now the highest-grossing feature in the studio's history.
Meanwhile, Curry Barker is set to direct another horror film titled Anything But Ghosts. Starring Barker himself alongside Aaron Paul, Violet McGraw, and Bryce Dallas Howard, the film marks his sophomore directorial venture.
Recently, Curry Barker announced another horror film. The upcoming project brings Barker back together with Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Productions after their collaboration on Obsession. Barker is also set to produce it for Universal Film Group and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.