( CNN ) Jessie Usher , the lead of Starz 's series `` Survivor 's Remorse , '' has been cast in Fox 's sequel `` Independence Day 2 . '' Liam Hemsworth has also been cast in a lead role and Jeff Goldblum will reprise his role as David Levinson from the original . It has been nearly 20 years since the Will Smith-starring sci-fi film hit theaters , grossing more than $ 800 million worldwide at the box office . Director Roland Emmerich will return to helm the film . `` Independence Day 2 '' is set for release on June 24 , 2016 — almost exactly 20 years from when the first film hit theaters on July 3 , 1996 . Dean Devlin , Emmerich and Harald Kloser are producing . Independence Day 2 is a big get for Usher , who will play a central character in the new film as the son of Smith 's character . Smith 's role in the first blockbuster helped establish him as a star , kicking his career up to the next level . Usher stars in the Lebron James-produced Starz TV series `` Survivor 's Remorse '' as Cam Calloway , a basketball player who moves with his family to Atlanta after he signs a pro contract . The first season premiered Oct. 4 , 2014 , and Starz quickly renewed the show for a second season , which will air later this year . The rising star 's film credits includes TriStar football drama When the Game Stands Tall , which hit theaters in August . On the TV side , he previously starred in the Cartoon Network 's series Level Up . He 's repped by Paradigm and Williams Unlimited . ©2015 The Hollywood Reporter . All rights reserved .
Jeff Goldblum set to reprise his role in `` Independence Day 2 '' and the sequel is already looking like a huge success.