'Independence Day 2' News & Spoilers: Son Of Will Smith's Character Becomes Front And Center; Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum Join Cast

The "Independence Day 2" is taking shape, according to latest news and spoilers, with Jessie Usher who will play the son of Will Smith's original character, becoming the front and center of the story.

Meanwhile, Liam Hemsworth and Jeff Goldblum, who will reprise his role as David Levinson, have confirmed to join the cast of the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 blockbuster hit.

"It has been nearly 20 years since the Will Smith-starring sci-fi film hit theaters, grossing more than $800 million worldwide at the box office," said The Hollywood Reporter's news and spoilers for "Independence Day" 2. "Director Roland Emmerich will return to helm the film."

"Independence Day 2 is a big get for Usher, who will play a central character in the new film as the son of Smith's character. Smith's role in the first blockbuster helped establish him as a star, kicking his career up to the next level," the report added.

Dean Devlin and Ronald Emmerich will also be producing the movie, along with Harald Kloser, which is penned by Nicolas Wright and James A. Woods.

Ronald Emmerich posted the news on "Independence Day 2" on his Instagram as he posted a photo of Jeff Glodblum and Liam Neeson along with the caption, "Excited to officially announce @LiamHemsworth and #JeffGoldblum as the next two pieces of the #IndependenceDay sequel!"

"I look forward to more news about the sequel as well as the sequel's release date, but I still think the sequel's unnecessary, but that's just me," one user commented.

Another said, "Awesome news, I love David, can't wait for the movie, nearly 20 years, I hope Bill Pullman will be confirmed :D"

Another fan urged, "'must go faster.' The world has been waiting!"

"Independence Day 2" is scheduled to be released on June 24, 2016. There will be plenty of news and spoilers before then which will be published here. Stay tuned.

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