Star of the NationalTreasure films reveals they were reluctant to appear in the EdgeOfHistory TV series on DisneyPlus.
Reports of a National Treasure TV series for Disney+ initially excited fans of the franchise, though when it was revealed that it would focus on an all-new group of characters from those featured in the movies, viewers were a bit hesitant about the project, with even franchise star Justin Bartha reluctant about the prospect.
"I was skeptical at first, if I'm going to be honest. But when I looked past my initial skepticism, I was excited to see what it was going to be," Bartha revealed to Variety."I have kids now, and I'm really desperate for something to watch with them. We made the original National Treasure almost 20 years ago, and those two movies are basically the only two movies I've ever made that my kids can watch.
In the original films, Bartha's Riley was the accomplice of Nicolas Cage's Ben Gates, helping the figure uncover all manner of mysteries. Riley's return in the TV series confirms that the character has pivoted to become a podcaster, sharing his knowledge with his many listeners. "I think it definitely makes sense that he's trying to glean as much as he possibly can from this very important experience in his life in finding these treasures. He is kind of defined by it," the actor reacted to his character's current status."Podcasting seems like the natural evolution from writing books about his experience and just trying to keep the spirit and the adventure alive.
Stay tuned for details on the future of the National Treasure franchise. New episodes of National Treasure: Edge of History premiere on Disney+ on Wednesdays.
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