The highly anticipated sequelNobody 2will gun it to 88mph as we now haveconfirmed thatBack to the FuturestarChristopher Lloydwill return alongside Bob Odenkirk in the action outing. The exciting news comes courtesy ofDeadline, who have revealed that Lloyd, best known for his role as Doc Brown in Robert Zemeckis’ iconic sci-fi adventure trilogy, will once again wield a giant shotgun and reprise the role of David Mansell.
Lloyd’s role as Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown in theBack to the Futuretrilogy is by far his most beloved role, but the actor has plenty more to brag about inhis acclaimed back catalog. As well as the lovably eccentric scientist, Lloyd is recognized for roles in the hit sitcomTaxi, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and as Uncle Fester inThe Addams Family. The actor recentlyreceived a Primetime Emmy nominationfor Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in the Max comedy-dramaHacks, which follows a strange mentorship between a legendary comedian and a young unemployed writer.
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. Starring Bob Odenkirk and Christopher Lloyd.
Released back in March last year, the firstNobodycenters on Bob Odenkirk as the seemingly mild-mannered Hutch Mansell. Hutch begins the movie as an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, but after two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch’s long-simmering rage in unleashed, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. The movie quickly became a major hit, receiving acclaim from both critics and audiences alike and grossing over $57M worldwide against a budget of $16 million.
Nobody 2 Now Has the Perfect Action Movie Director
As well as this exciting news,Nobody 2has also nowfound the perfect directorto bring the explosive events to the big screen. The first movie’s Ilya Naishuller will not be back to helm the sequel, insteadThe Night Comes for Usfilmmaker Timo Tjahjanto will sit in the director’s chair forNobody 2. For any action fan who has seen The Night Comes for Us (and if you haven’t, please rectify this immediately) this should offer some idea of the kind ofbrutal and bloody visual poetrythat will be brought to Hutch Mansell’s next adventure.
Nobody 2has been written by Derek Kolstad, who penned the first movie and the John Wick series, alongside Aaron Rabin (Jack Ryan), Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem (Kate). Kelly McCormick and David Leitch return to produceNobody 2through 87North, with the likes of Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero producing through Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, and Braden Aftergood through Eighty Two Films.
Plot details currently remain unknown, but the sequel is all set to star Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, and Christopher Lloyd, withBasic InstinctandTotal RecallstarSharon Stone now on boardto play the movie’s main villain.
