Beyond Doug Liman’s comments to Flickering Myth about his enthusiasm for Live Die Repeat and Repeat, he has also made it clear there’s simply more potential for Edge of Tomorrow’s characters.
With the move into Live Die Repeat and Repeat, we will see Cage become more selfless and make heroic decisions that don’t merely center on self-preservation.
By Liman’s assessment, there’s plenty of room to maneuver with Bill Cage because the character’s arc only takes him from reluctant hero to anti-hero during the events of the first movie.
Cruise may be well known for guys like Top Gun’s Maverick and Mission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt, but this progression could make Bill Cage one of his most enduring characters if Liman manages to pull off this sequel.