“The Old Guard 2” is an upcoming American superhero film directed by Victoria Mahoney, serving as a sequel to the 2020 film “The Old Guard.” The screenplay is penned by Greg Rucka, based on his comic book series of the same name.
Cast:
Charlize Theron as Andy / Andromache of Scythia
KiKi Layne as Nile Freeman
Marwan Kenzari as Joe / Yusuf Al-Kaysani
Luca Marinelli as Nicky / Nicolò di Genoa
Matthias Schoenaerts as Booker / Sebastian Le Livre
Vân Veronica Ngô as Quỳnh
Chiwetel Ejiofor as James Copley
Uma Thurman (role undisclosed)
Henry Golding (role undisclosed)
Production:
Development: In July 2020, Greg Rucka hinted at the possibility of a sequel, and by January 2021, Netflix officially greenlit the project. Victoria Mahoney was announced as the director in August 2021, succeeding Gina Prince-Bythewood, who directed the first film and remains involved as a producer.
Filming: Principal photography commenced in June 2022 in Italy, including at the renowned Cinecittà Studios. In August 2022, a fire at the studio caused temporary delays. Additional filming occurred in the United Kingdom, concluding in September 2022.
Post-production: By July 2024, Charlize Theron revealed that post-production had faced interruptions due to changes at Netflix but was nearing completion. Additional photography was scheduled for October 2024 in Vancouver.
Music:
Composers Max Aruj and Ruth Barrett are set to score the film, taking over from Volker Bertelmann and Dustin O’Halloran, who composed the music for the original film.
Release:
As of January 2025, “The Old Guard 2” does not have a confirmed release date. It was notably absent from Netflix’s Fall 2024 lineup, suggesting a potential release in 2025.
Anticipation:
Fans eagerly await the sequel, especially given the return of key characters and the introduction of new ones portrayed by Uma Thurman and Henry Golding. The continuation of Quỳnh’s storyline, played by Vân Veronica Ngô, is particularly anticipated, as her character’s re-emergence hints at new conflicts and developments within the immortal team.
For the latest updates, viewers can monitor Netflix’s official announcements and the film’s dedicated page on the platform.
