The Old Guard 2 Explained
The Old Guard 2 is an upcoming American superhero film directed by Victoria Mahoney, from a screenplay by Greg Rucka, based on his comic book The Old Guard. Serving as a sequel to the 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.
Cast
Production
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] In the same month, 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. On August 26, it was announced that 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] In June 2022, 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. Some filming took place at the Italian Cinecittà Studios. In August 2022, the film's set caught fire while it was being dismantled, causing production to be delayed.[6] [7] Additional filming took place in the United Kingdom. Filming was completed in September 2022.[8]
Post-production
In July 2024, Theron said that the film got 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]
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.[10]
Release
The Old Guard 2s release date has not yet been announced by Netflix.[11]
Notes and References
- Web site: Polo. Susana. July 10, 2020. Netflix's Old Guard ends with setup for a devastating sequel, says the comic's creator. March 21, 2022. Polygon. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20200712214410/https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/10/21317953/netflix-the-old-guard-charlize-theron-quinn-sequel-final-scene-credits-scene-comic-origins. July 12, 2020. live.
- Web site: Charlize Theron Netflix Movie 'The Old Guard' Heading To 72M Households To Rank Among Streamer's 10 Most Popular Pics . D'Alessandro . Anthony . . July 17, 2020 . March 21, 2022 . December 25, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201225234133/https://deadline.com/2020/07/charlize-theron-netflix-movie-the-old-guard-record-viewership-top-10-netflix-movies-1202988858/ . live .
- News: The Old Guard: Charlize Theron Confirms Cast Hopes to Make a Sequel tomorrow . . Adam . Barnhardt . July 21, 2020 . March 21, 2022 . December 25, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201225234156/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-old-guard-sequel-teased-charlize-theron/ . live .
- Web site: The Old Guard 2: Netflix And Skydance Tap Victoria Mahoney To Direct Next Installment As Charlize Theron And KiKi Layne Close Deals To Return. August 26, 2021. Deadline Hollywood. Justin. Kroll. March 21, 2022. August 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826172513/https://deadline.com/2021/08/the-old-guard-2-netflix-skydance-victoria-mahoney-direct-charlize-theron-kiki-layne-1234822323/. live.
- Web site: Uma Thurman, Henry Golding Join Charlize Theron in The Old Guard 2 . . Kit . Borys . June 10, 2022 . June 10, 2022 . June 18, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220618022147/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/old-guard-2-cast-uma-thurman-henry-golding-1235162990/ . live .
- Web site: Fire destroys part of Rome's Cinecitta studios where Charlize Theron is filming The Old Guard sequel . . 2 August 2022 . 18 September 2022 . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171255/https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0802/1313482-fire-delays-filming-of-the-old-guard-sequel-in-rome/ . live .
- Web site: Goodfellow . Melanie . Fire Breaks Out At Italy's Cinecittà; Destroys Part Of Renaissance Florence Set; Briefly Disrupts Netflix's Old Guard 2 Shoot . . 2 August 2022 . 18 September 2022 . September 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920171952/https://deadline.com/2022/08/italy-cinecitta-fire-destroys-florence-netflix-old-guard-2-shoot-1235083237/ . live .
- Web site: Rajput . Priyanca . Netflix's The Old Guard 2 wraps filming in Rome . . September 23, 2022 . September 30, 2022 . September 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923133959/https://www.kftv.com/news/2022/09/23/the-old-guard-2-wraps-filming-in-rome-and-paris-for-netflix . live .
- Web site: 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 . Marc . Malkin . July 17, 2024 . July 19, 2024.
- Web site: Max Aruj & Ruth Barrett to Score Victoria Mahoney's 'The Old Guard 2' . Film Music Reporter . January 4, 2023 . January 12, 2023.
- Web site: All you need to know about The Old Guard 2 on Netflix . Digital Spy . 15 October 2023 . 14 September 2023.