Netflix sequel to star Ryan Gosling – The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix’s Spy Thriller The gray man gets its own universe at Netflix.
The original feature, which was produced with the franchise’s potential in mind, will be getting a sequel, as well as a spin-off film.
The sequel has Ryan Gosling and directors Joe and Anthony Russo (no strangers to cinematic universes) set to return, with The gray man co-Writer Stephen McFeely set to write the screenplay. The Russos and Mike Larocca will produce through their AGBO banner, with Joe Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum for Roth Kirschenbaum Films.
As for the spin-off, plot details are being kept under wraps, but dead Pool writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese are behind the script.
The gray man, which premiered on Netflix’s streaming service on July 22 after a limited theatrical release from July 15, is based on Mark Greaney’s bestselling book series. The film stars Gosling as secret agent Six, who was being hunted down by a sociopathic mercenary, played by Chris Evans, at the behest of a senior government official hoping to hide his own misdeeds.
Reviews were mixed on The gray manwhich has a 48% rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with the THR criticizes calling it “an overloaded spy tale partly redeemed by its leads”. But viewers have been more receptive. Rotten Tomatoes’ viewership rating for the thriller is 91% and, according to the streamer, The gray man debuted as the No. 1 film in 92 countries.
AGBO is also behind another Netflix franchise. The 2020 Chris Hemsworth with Extraction will release a sequel in 2023.
“With so many amazing characters in the movie, we always wanted the Gray Man to be part of an expanded universe, and we’re thrilled to have Netflix announce a sequel starring Ryan,” said the Russos, who are also working on the movie. film Electrical condition with the streamer.
Scott Stuber, Head of Global Film, added: “With The gray man, the Russos put on a breathtaking show that audiences around the world love. We are thrilled to continue to partner with them and the team at AGBO as they build The Gray Man universe.
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