Original Predator costar Shane Black is now writing and directing a sequel/reboot of the franchise simply titled The Predator, with an early 2018 release date target in mind.
THR is reporting that Trevante Rhodes has now joined the cast of The Predator, with filming slated to begin later this winter (read: either February or early March, at the latest).
It now appears that a third actor has joined The Predator cast, ahead of principle photography getting underway within the next two months or so.
Some decades-old franchises (Blade Runner, for example) are returning to theaters for the first time in years with sequels/revivals in 2017 and the same holds true for 2018.