Charlie Hunnam won't be reprising his role as Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket in Pacific Rim 2, the actor has confirmed. Speaking to MTV, Hunnam noted that while "there was definitely an incarnation of this sequel" that included his character, he wasn't able to fit the project into his schedule. He cited the ownership change at Legendary Pictures—and the impetus to move forward on production as quickly as possible to cater to the Chinese market—as the primary reason why he wasn't able to fit it into his schedule.