Miguel Núñez Confirms: JAWANNA MAN Is Getting a Sequel — Lionsgate Attached

Miguel Núñez just let the room know something fans have been whispering about: Jawanna Man is getting a follow-up. In a candid recent exchange with TMZ Sports, captured on a camera, Núñez told us, “I’m getting ready for part two… we’re doing a part two this year with Lionsgate.” He tempered that excitement with reality checks about development — the script is still being set up and production isn’t expected to roll until around mid-next year — but the headline is real: Lionsgate is in the conversation and Núñez is officially on board for another round.

He didn’t hold back on how surprised he was by the film’s endurance. “I didn’t think… in this day and age that Jawanna Man would fly,” Núñez said, before admitting he’s glad the world finally caught up. That mix of surprise and gratitude is exactly what made the first film resonate: it landed where audiences were ready to listen, and now the people who made it want to double down.

Watch the full exchange below:

Development, according to Núñez, is very much in the early stages. He told the interviewer they’re “still setting up the script,” and that we shouldn’t expect cameras rolling until “probably mid next year.” In other words: Lionsgate’s name is attached and the project is alive, but the work ahead is the real work — drafts, casting, and scheduling — before a concrete shoot date appears on calendars.

A quick look back: the original Jawanna Man arrived as a surprise cultural hit — a film that mixed laugh-out-loud comedy with a clear voice and a cast that connected with audiences in a way bigger studio fare sometimes doesn’t. It built word-of-mouth, found a passionate fan base, and opened doors for performers and creators who played it straight while letting the film do the heavy lifting. Núñez’s blunt, charismatic central turn was a big part of that chemistry, and the movie’s staying power is now creating its own ripple: sequel interest, celebrity chatter, and an audience willing to come back for a second helping.

Casting chatter is already bubbling — and Núñez himself dropped names in a playful way. He mentioned returning players like Vivic Foxx, Tommy Davidson and reminded listeners that Seth Curry had appeared in the first film. On the idea of bringing contemporary figures into the mix, Núñez joked about wanting Angel Reese and Catlin Clark involved (“I’d beat her…and I’d marry Angel Reese,” he laughed), but those were clearly wishful and conversational notes rather than confirmed signings. Treat those names as fan-fuel: hopes and possibilities, not contracts inked.

Bottom line: this is a real sequel moment, but it’s early. Expect development news — writers, drafts, and official casting — to surface in the coming months. We’ll keep on it at WeAreCritiX: listen to the full convo on The Screening Room Podcast for the raw audio, follow our coverage for casting and production updates, and check back here for the official breakdown when Lionsgate makes the next moves.