Yes, Netflix officially revealed that they are making The Old Guard 2. The sequel brings back Charlize Theron to star as an immortal warrior, along with most of the cast members from the first movie.
One of the biggest change in the sequel, however, is the new director that is joining the team. Victoria Mahoney will be directing The Old Guard 2 instead of Gina Prince-Bythewood, who will stay part of the crew as a producer of the film. The sequel is written by Greg Rucka, who also wrote the graphic novel that the movie was based on.
Here's what we know about The Old Guard 2 right now:
When Will The Old Guard 2 Come Out?
Back in January 2021, it was already reported that Netflix has greenlit the movie for a sequel. But it wasn't until August 2021 when Netflix confirmed that a sequel is happening.
In June 2022, Theron confirmed that The Old Guard 2 filming had began by posting a photo on her Instagram account.
As of this writing, The Old Guard 2 release date has not yet been announced by Netflix. Many are hoping that it will be released in 2023.
Netflix has included The Old Guard 2 in its slate of announcements for its upcoming Tudum event. We're hoping they announce the release date during the event.
Theron, Layne, and Ejiofor took time out from filming in Rome, Italy for the Tudum event. The trio promised that the sequel will be better than the first.
What Happens in The Old Guard 2?
The Old Guard 2 will adapt the second book in the comic series entitled The Old Guard: Force Multiplied. The overview of the comic book says that it will put an end to the "high-octane war between Andromache of Scythia and her former lover, Noriko."
The official synopsis of the sequel reads:
“Andromache of Scythia and her band of soldiers are back in this second story chronicling the battles and burdens of their dubious immortality. Nile’s addition to the team has given them new purpose and new direction, but when you’ve got 6,000 years of history at your back, the past is always ready to return—with a vengeance.”
Who Stars in The Old Guard 2?
In the first movie, we only lost one major character: Merrick (played by Harry Melling). This means that all of the main cast will be returning for the sequel, which includes the following:
- Charlize Theron (as Andy)
- Kiki Layne (as Nile)
- Matthias Schoenaerts (as Booker)
- Luca Marinelli (as Nicky)
- Marwan Kenzari (as Yusuf Alkaysani Joe)
- Veronica Ngo (as Quynh)
- Chiwetel Ejiofor (as Copley)
As for new members of the cast, Netflix announced two new characters that will be joining the franchise: Uma Thurman and Henry Golding will be part of The Old Guard 2 cast. But we don't know for sure what their roles will be at this point.
The Old Guard 2 Trailer: Is There One Yet?
Right now, there is no trailer for The Old Guard 2 yet. We could see one get released at the Tudum event.
In the meantime, check out this We lied to you about The Old Guard video from Netflix:
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