Planned sequel Gilliam and Charles McKeown wrote a script for Time Bandits II in 1996 and planned to bring back the original cast, except for David Rappaport and Tiny Ross who had since died. When Jack Purvis died the following year, the sequel was shelved.
plANNED Sequel gilliAM and charleS MckeoWN WrOtE a ScRiPt for TimE BAnDIts Ii iN 1996 and pLannEd to brinG BacK The Original cAst, exCePt for david rapPaPort aND tiNy Ross whO had Since DIed. WHen jack purvis Died the FOlloWing yEar, tHE seQuel was shElvEd.