Charlize Theron is again in motion at Netflix with the long-awaited graphic novel adaptation sequel “The Outdated Guard 2.” And this time? She’s joined by “Kill Invoice” motion star alum Uma Thurman.
“The Outdated Guard 2,” which might be launched 5 years after the primary movie, has been within the throes of manufacturing delays on the streamer. Lead star Theron, who additionally produces the characteristic, informed Selection in 2024 that it was because of the “changeover” at Netflix that partially led to the movie‘s post-production being shut down; the characteristic wrapped filming in 2022.
Now, “The Outdated Guard” is new once more.
Victoria Mahoney directs from a script by Greg Rucka and Sarah L. Walker. The movie relies on the 2017 graphic novel from Rucka, which is illustrated by Leandro Fernandez. Gina Prince-Bythewood beforehand helmed the primary installment that grew to become a success on the platform.
“The Outdated Guard 2” brings again Andy (Theron) and her crew of immortal warriors. Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) remains to be in exile, whereas Quynh (Veronica Ngô) is out for revenge after escaping an underwater jail. The movie’s official synopsis reads: “Andy grapples together with her newfound mortality as a mysterious risk emerges that might jeopardize every thing she’s labored in the direction of for 1000’s of years. Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli), and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) enlist the assistance of Tuah (Henry Golding), an outdated good friend who might present the important thing to unlocking the thriller behind immortal existence.” Thurman’s function is presently undisclosed.
The characteristic is produced by Theron, AJ Dix, Beth Kono, Marc Evans, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger of Skydance.
IndieWire’s Kate Erbland beforehand deemed the primary “Outdated Guard” movie to be Netflix’s greatest motion film of 2020, writing in her evaluation, “It’s a film that wishes its viewers to suppose and if that appears like a bizarre match for the style, you’ve certainly by no means contemplated what it will imply to be omnipotent in a world that solely desires to see issues go increase.” The characteristic was a “deep-thinking” rife on the superhero style, whereas the primary movie “additionally units up loads of concepts price exploring in its inevitable sequel (which, sure, we are able to solely hope will sport much more nutso motion).”
Netflix will launch “The Outdated Guard 2” on its streaming platform on Wednesday, July 2. Take a look at the movie’s first trailer under.