Nobody 2 Explained
Nobody 2 is an upcoming American action-thriller film, directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem. It serves as the sequel to Nobody (2021). It stars Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, Sharon Stone and Colin Hanks.
Nobody 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 15, 2025.
Cast
Production
In March 2021, Connie Nielsen expressed interest in reprising her role as Becca Mansell in a sequel to Nobody. The actress stated that she would like to learn more about Hutch and Becca's backstory, while stating that discussions regarding how the two characters met took place on the set of the first film.[1] In June of the same year, it was announced that Derek Kolstad was in the process of writing a sequel, although it had yet to be green-lit by the studio.[2] In March 2022, 87North Productions announced on social media that the studio was looking forward to working on Nobody 2, though no official production date was announced at that time.[3] By August of the same year, David Leitch confirmed that work on the script was ongoing, while stating that the studio had committed to releasing a sequel.[4]
In December 2022, Kelly McCormick announced that a sequel was officially happening, with principal photography scheduled for 2023.[5] [6] In January 2024, Nielsen confirmed that developments on the sequel were ongoing while confirming that she will reprise her role from the first installment.[7] In March, Leitch confirmed production was set to begin by the end of 2024.[8] In June, it was confirmed that Connie Nielsen would reprise her role as Becca.[9] That same month, it was revealed that Timo Tjahjanto had been hired to direct the film, with Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem writing the screenplay.[10] In July, Sharon Stone joined the cast in an undisclosed role,[11] with Christopher Lloyd reprising his role as David Mansell from the first film.[12] In August, Colin Hanks joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[13]
Filming
Principal photography began on August 6, 2024, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and it is expected to wrap in October.[14]
Release
Nobody 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 15, 2025.
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Nobody' Star Connie Nielsen Teases That a Sequel Could Explore Hutch and Becca's Mysterious Past. Collider. Nemiroff, Perri. March 30, 2021. December 8, 2022. December 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209044423/https://collider.com/nobody-2-connie-nielsen-interview/. live.
- Web site: Nobody 2: sequel being written, more action for Connie Nielsen? Exclusive! . JoBlo . Bumbray . Chris . March 23, 2021 . March 20, 2022 . July 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210728172332/https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/nobody-2-sequel-connie-nielsen . live .
- Web site: Nobody Producer David Leitch Teases Sequel. ComicBook.com. Jirak. Jaime. March 18, 2022. March 20, 2022. March 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220328003259/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/nobody-producer-david-leitch-teases-sequel-bob-odenkirk-nobody-2/. live.
- Web site: David Leitch Teases a 'Nobody' Sequel is Being Written With Everyone On Board. Collider. O'Rourke, Ryan. August 1, 2022. December 8, 2022. May 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230521224647/https://collider.com/nobody-2-script-bob-odenkirk-david-leitch-comments/. live.
- Web site: 'Nobody 2': Bob Odenkirk Action Sequel Is Aiming to Film Next Year [Exclusive]]. Collider. Oddo, Marco Vito. December 2, 2022. December 8, 2022. March 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230327170239/https://collider.com/nobody-2-filming-2023-bob-odenkirk/. live.
- Web site: 'Violent Night 2': Producer Hopes to Start Working on Sequel in a Few Weeks. Colider. Oddo, Marco Vito. December 2, 2022. December 8, 2022. January 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230123100520/https://collider.com/violent-night-2-sequel-producer-kelly-mccormick-comments/. live.
- Web site: Nobody 2 Star Teases Details About Sequel To Bob Odenkirk's Sleeper Action Hit. ScreenRant. Hermanns, Grant. January 8, 2024. January 9, 2024. January 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240130021316/https://screenrant.com/nobody-2-family-details-connie-nielsen-tease/. live.
- Web site: Tiwary . Shashwat . 2024-03-14 . 'Nobody 2' and 'Violent Night 2' receive positive updates from producers . 2024-03-15 . CoveredGeekly . en-GB.
- Web site: McPherson . Chris . 'Nobody 2' Is Filming Sooner Than You Think [Exclusive] ]. . June 12, 2024 . June 15, 2024.
- Web site: Grobar . Matt . Bob Odenkirk Returning For 'Nobody 2'; Timo Tjahjanto To Direct For Universal, 87North . . June 24, 2024 . June 24, 2024.
- . DEADLINE . 1814365937904300255 . Sharon Stone gives an update on upcoming projects, including ‘Nobody 2,’ the Bob Odenkirk sequel . July 19, 2024 . July 19, 2024.
- Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . Christopher Lloyd To Return For Universal & 87North’s Action Sequel ‘Nobody 2’ . . July 31, 2024 . July 31, 2024.
- Web site: Kit . Borys . Colin Hanks Joins Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody 2’ (Exclusive) . . August 9, 2024 . August 10, 2024.
- Web site: What's Filming - ACTRA Manitoba . ACTRA . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024.