 However, in 2010, Zemeckis said that the sequel would remain hand-drawn animated and live-action sequences will be filmed, just like in the original film, but the lighting effects on the cartoon characters and some of the props that the toons handle will be done digitally.Also in 2010, Hahn, who was the film's original associate producer, confirmed the sequel's development in an interview with "Empire".He stated, "Yeah, I couldn't possibly comment.