Fans were overjoyed by the news ofBob Odenkirk’s return forNobody 2the movie has been constantly giving us updates with additions ofstars likeSharon Stone,Connie Nielsen,andthe directorTimo Tjahjanto. Now there’s another reason to rejoice as veteran actorChristopher Lloydhas boarded the cast and will reprise his role of Hutch’s (Odenkirk) father David Mansell,Deadlinereports.
The 2021 feature follows a docile family man,Hutch Mansell, who reveals his violent nature after his house gets burgledwhich leads him into a war with a Russian crime boss. Lloyd played Hutch’s father and a retired FBI agent, while Nielsen played his successful wife Becca Mansell. While plot details are kept tightly under wraps, the casting points in a new direction for the Mansell family with familiar faces.
What To Expect From ‘Nobody 2’?
Tjahjanto is set to direct the film from a screenplay byDerek Kolstad,Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk, andUmair Aleem. Given Tjahjanto’s credits on horror and action films likeMay the Devil Take Youand segments of theV/H/Sfranchise, fans can expectNobody 2to deliver the same thrilling excitement and pulse-racing action that fans adored in the original. The producers of the movie also includeKelly McCormickandDavid Leitch, who produced the 2021 feature as well and their banner 87North was also behindthis year’s action-packedThe Fall Guy, so fans can prepare for some high-octane action.
Nobodywas a sleeper hit and sawOdenkirk’s evolution from a comedy to action starwhich was praised by fans and critics alike. The feature was set in Winnipeg and asCollider previously reported, the production of the sequel will return to the gritty landscape of the city at the end of the summer to begin filming. Given the production details, the movie seems to maintain its tone in the upcoming sequel.
The original feature delivered a fresh take onthe action genre by seamlessly blending dark humor and brutal fight choreography. It became a box office success, grossing approximately $57.5 million worldwide against a $16 million budget, which also sets the stage for the upcoming sequel. The movie has a 94% audience rating onRotten Tomatoesand cast some stellar performances from Lloyd,Aleksey Serebryakov,RZA, and Nielsen.
No release date has been announced forNobody 2, yet. Meanwhile,Nobodyis available on Prime Video to stream. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
A docile family man slowly reveals his true character after his house gets burgled by two petty thieves, which, coincidentally, leads him into a bloody war with a Russian crime boss.
