National Treasure 2 is a 2007 sequel to the 2004 film National Treasure. The only cast member known to be returning as of yet is Nicolas Cage. The Internet Movie Database reports that it will be directed by Jon Turteltaub and written primarily by Gregory Poirier. As of January 27, 2006, several producers are also listed.

It was stated in the first film’s commentary that there were no plans for a sequel, but, due to the first film’s impressive box-office performance, a sequel was given the go-ahead in 2005.

The IMDb reports that filming for the movie is scheduled to begin in fall 2006.

The studio has hired Gregory Poirier to write the movie, which will be directed by returning helmer Jon Turteltaub. Details of the story are being kept under wraps.

For more info, see the Wikipedia page and the Internet Movie Database page.