It has just been revealed that Hugh Jackman has already started to work on a sequel to The Greatest Showman and we honestly can't be dealing!

Director Michael Gracey has said that him and the actor are laying the foundations for the follow-up to the hit film that won the hearts of millions.

We honestly couldn't be any happier!

Jackman opened the Brit Awards this week with a performance from the soundtrack that became the biggest selling album last year.

In London, while he was there to support his actor friend he spoke with The Sun and said: “When a movie becomes as big a success as this, it’s only natural there is demand for a sequel.


“So those discussions have started and we are working on one right now.”

it is not yet known what the film will be about or whether it will be a sequel or a prequel but all we know is we can't wait!

Jackman is expected to be the lead role again but the roles from his co-stars Michelle Williams, Zac Efron and Keala Settle is still unclear.

However, the songwriting duo Pasek and Paul who are behind some of the biggest hits in the movie are likely to return.

The director also spoke about the struggles during the eight years that they tried to get The Greatest Showman made.

He said: “There were huge doubts about it for a very long time and some backers withdrew their money.”

A Hollywood source added to the publication: “The critics hated it and it was predicted to be a massive flop. But then people power took over and there hasn’t been a box office sensation like it in years.”