Rumours had been doing the rounds that the world’s biggest boyband were planning a sequel to last year’s cinema hit.

But I can turn those into solid facts now that director Morgan Spurlock has confirmed the bankable band have already started filming.

And this time the boys are aiming for an Oscar for their efforts – for Best Song, not Best Actor, obvs.

Chatting exclusively at pal Mario Batali’s Vegas Uncork’d party, Spurlock said: “Yes, there will be a follow-up to This Is Us.

“At this moment Ben Winston is with the band on their world tour filming what happens.

"He worked with me and is a great producer.

“I know Simon Cowell wants the band to get awards for this and was upset when they missed out on being nominated in the music category for an Oscar on our film.

"It was a good song and I was surprised that they weren’t even considered.

“This time he will want them to try again.” x