According to Deadline, it’s looking like Aaron Johnson is getting close to finishing his deal with Universal to reprise the titular role. Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse are also getting their deals finished.
But the most surprising thing about it all is that Nicolas Cage is looking to pop up in a cameo in the film.
No set release date as of now, but it seems like the film is on track to begin production this fall, so look for maybe a July or August of 2013 release.