Bill Pullman and Judd Hirsch Returning for INDEPENDENCE DAY Sequel

Bill Pullman better start working on a new iconic speech. After declaring humanity's independence day almost two decades ago, Pullman will return for the Independence Day sequel. Director Roland Emmerich made the announcement that that Pullman and Judd Hirsch will be back at the end of last week.

Today we celebrate our #IndependenceDay sequel. Welcome back, Bill Pullman. pic.twitter.com/hR3qisg70i
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) April 17, 2015

It's official... we're thrilled to have the GREAT Judd Hirsch grace the set of #IndependenceDay once again! pic.twitter.com/vSIEQsZwjb
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) April 17, 2015

Pullman and Hirsch join Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum and Vivica A. Fox in Independence Day 2's cast. You'll notice that Will Smith is missing from these casting announcements. Smith apparently feels that his career is doing just fine and doesn't need a surefire hit like an Independence Day sequel to jumpstart his career.

Independence Day 2 is set to hit theaters on June 24, 2016.