Upcoming superhero film directed by Victoria Mahoney
The Old Guard 2 superhero film directed by Victoria Mahoney , from a screenplay by Greg Rucka , based on his comic book The Old Guard first film , the film stars Charlize Theron , KiKi Layne , Marwan Kenzari , Luca Marinelli , Matthias Schoenaerts , Vân Veronica Ngô , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Uma Thurman and Henry Golding .
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Development
In July 2020, Greg Rucka said, "In case of sequel, break glass. It's very straightforward. You want another one? Here's a way to get into it".[ 1] Charlize Theron had expressed her interest in a second film, saying: "Let's have a little resting period, but just given the fact that all of us really want to do it, I'm sure when it's the right time, we'll start the conversation."[ 2] [ 3]
It was reported on January 27, 2021, that Netflix had greenlit a sequel.[ 4] Victoria Mahoney would replace Gina Prince-Bythewood as director for the sequel. Theron, KiKi Layne , Marwan Kenzari , Luca Marinelli , Matthias Schoenaerts , Vân Veronica Ngô , and Chiwetel Ejiofor were cast to reprise their respective roles from the first film.[ 4] Uma Thurman and Henry Golding were cast in undisclosed roles, while Greg Rucka was confirmed to have written the script for producers David Ellison , Dana Goldberg , Don Granger , Theron, Beth Kono, AJ Dix, Marc Evans , and Prince-Bythewood.[ 5]
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2022 in Italy.[ 6] Cinecittà Studios . In August 2022, the film's set caught fire while it was being dismantled, causing production to be delayed.[ 7] [ 8] [ 6]
Post-production
In July 2024, Theron said that the film was shut down five weeks into its post-production due to regime changes at Netflix, but has since been completed and will be released "soon".[ 9] Union of British Columbia Performers listed the film as being scheduled for two weeks of additional photography from October 7 to October 18, 2024.[ 10] Matthew Schmidt serves as the editor.[ 11]
Music
By January 2023, Max Aruj and Ruth Barrett were set to compose the film, replacing Volker Bertelmann and Dustin O'Halloran who did the music for the first film.[ 12]
Release
The Old Guard 2 is scheduled to be released on Netflix on July 2, 2025.[ 13]
References
^ Polo, Susana (July 10, 2020). "Netflix's Old Guard ends with setup for a devastating sequel, says the comic's creator" . Polygon Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2022 . ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 17, 2020). "Charlize Theron Netflix Movie 'The Old Guard' Heading To 72M Households To Rank Among Streamer's 10 Most Popular Pics" . Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2022 . ^ Barnhardt, Adam (July 21, 2020). "The Old Guard: Charlize Theron Confirms Cast Hopes to Make a Sequel tomorrow" . ComicBook.com Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2022 . ^ a b Kroll, Justin (August 26, 2021). "The Old Guard 2 : Netflix And Skydance Tap Victoria Mahoney To Direct Next Installment As Charlize Theron And KiKi Layne Close Deals To Return" . Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on August 26, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2022 . ^ Kit, Borys (June 10, 2022). "Uma Thurman, Henry Golding Join Charlize Theron in The Old Guard 2 " . The Hollywood Reporter Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2022 . ^ a b Rajput, Priyanca (September 23, 2022). "Netflix's The Old Guard 2 wraps filming in Rome" . KFTV.com Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022 . ^ "Fire destroys part of Rome's Cinecitta studios where Charlize Theron is filming The Old Guard sequel" . RTÉ . August 2, 2022. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022 .^ Goodfellow, Melanie (August 2, 2022). "Fire Breaks Out At Italy's Cinecittà; Destroys Part Of Renaissance Florence Set; Briefly Disrupts Netflix's Old Guard 2 Shoot" . Deadline . Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022 . ^ Malkin, Marc (July 17, 2024). "Charlize Theron Says 'Old Guard 2' Post-Production Got 'Shut Down' by Netflix, but the Sequel Will Come Out 'Soon': 'I Really Love This Movie' . Variety . Retrieved July 19, 2024 . ^ Moore, Kasey (September 2, 2024). " . What's New on Netflix . Retrieved October 4, 2024 . ^ "Matthew Schmidt" (PDF) . Independent Artist Group . Retrieved December 3, 2024 .^ "Max Aruj & Ruth Barrett to Score Victoria Mahoney's 'The Old Guard 2' . Film Music Reporter . January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2023 .^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 30, 2025). "Netflix 2025 Movie Slate: Dates For Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein', 'Old Guard 2', Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's 'RIP', 'Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out Mystery' & More" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 30, 2025 .
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