Bullock: .“I know they say never say never, but right now, I can’t imagine it. I don’t want to ruin what Melissa and I had. If a miracle happens where [a script] shows up that really and truly outdid the first and provided an experience that was better than the first one, then I would look at it. But I’m not there.”
Before The Heat had ever nabbed its first perp, 20th Century Fox had already brought back Katie Dippold to begin work on a script, so it sounds like the studio was pretty confident Bullock would return. It also suggests they may be willing to move on without her, a move that would likely thrust McCarthy into the dominant comedic role rather than sharing the spotlight with someone of equal stature. The chemistry between the two ladies was a large reason for the film's success, and losing one will probably kill any enthusiasm fans may have for a sequel. For what it's worth, Bullock knows full well that movies like Miss Congeniality 2 and Speed 2: Cruise Control (uugggghhh) are black marks on her career that will never truly go away.
Bullock: “If you look back on my illustrious sequel work [laughs] nothing has proven successful. A sequel is such a daunting thing, because you don’t want to lose the magic and the charm of the first one.”
