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U.S. teenage actress Joey King posted a picture of herself on
Twitter alongside the film's director Roland Emmerich with the
caption: "Headed to start filming #IndependenceDay with @rolandemmerich
and our wonderful producers!"
Emmerich, who also directed the 1996 alien invasion adventure,
reposted the picture on his Facebook page with the caption "New
Mexico or bust! Less than two weeks until filming begins".
Packed with special effects and human drama, "Independence Day"
grossed $817.4 million and earned an Academy Award in the best
effects, visual effects category.
In one of the film's most famous scenes, an alien ship attacks
and destroys the White House.
Much of the original cast are set to return, with Emmerich
confirming last week on Twitter that U.S. actors Bill Pullman
and Judd Hirsch had signed up for "Independence Day 2".
Jeff Goldblum, who also starred in the original, also returns
for the sequel, while Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, who stars
"The Hunger Games" series, is a new addition alongside "White
House Down" actress King.
However Hollywood star Will Smith will not be reprising his role
as Captain Steven Hiller, according to media reports.
The film is scheduled to be released in June 2016, nearly 20
years after "Independence Day" premiered.
(Reporting By Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Raissa
Kasolowsky)
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