It didn’t take long for Rousseau Brothers new spy movie gray man, which premiered in select theaters on July 15 and debuted on Netflix a week later on July 22 to get the green light to move from a standalone film to a franchise as it was announced that a spin-off and sequel to the spy thriller is now in development on Netflix .
Based Mark Greaneynovel series of the same name that began in 2009, it makes sense that with such a successful first release, there will be more adaptations as the book series currently consists of a total of 11 novels, with a twelfth set to be published in 2023. The recently released film was well received by audiences, with a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Sequel set to see again Ryan Gosling starring Joe and Anthony Russo, who are set to return as directors of the sequel with gray man co-author Stephen McFeely (Electric State, Avengers: Endgame, Captain America: Civil War) returned to write the screenplay. Along with the announcement of the sequel, the brothers issued a statement: “The reaction of the public to gray man was nothing short of phenomenal. We are very grateful to fans around the world for the enthusiasm shown for this film. With so many great characters in the film, we’ve always wanted the Gray Man to be part of the expanded universe, and we’re thrilled that Netflix is announcing a sequel with Ryan as well as a second script, which we’re excited about. Let’s talk about soon.” The details of the spin-off are being kept under wraps, but it has been revealed that Paul Wernick as well as Rhett Reese (Dead Pool, Zombieland) are set to write a script.
gray man follows former CIA operative Sud Gentry, also known as Sierra Six, played by Gosling as he is hunted down after he discovers some of the CIA’s darkest secrets, and a former colleague named Lloyd Hansen, played by Chris Evans, appoints a reward for him. On the run and with a few allies, Gentry turns to Agent Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas) as he tries to stay ahead of the global hunt for international assassins. This is the third film from production company Russo Brothers AGBO to premiere on Netflix and the company’s second consecutive world number one debut followed by a sequel. 2020s Mining starring Chris Hemsworthis the fifth most watched movie on Netflix, with a sequel to be released on Netflix in 2023. gray manThe Russos put on a breathtaking spectacle that audiences around the world love,” he said. Scott Stuber, head of Global Film. “We are excited to continue working with them and with the AGBO team as they build. gray man Universe”.
Along with Gosling, Evans and de Armas, the cast of the first film includes Billy Bob Thornton, Rege-Jean Page, Jessica Henwick, Dhanush, Wagner Mouraas well as Alfre Woodard. Currently, only Gosling has been announced to return. In addition to directing the film with his brother, Joe Russo also wrote the screenplay with McFeely and Christoper Markuswith whom he previously collaborated on Avengers: Endgame. Along with Russo, Gosling and McFeely returning to the sequel project are the producers. Joe Roth as well as Jeffrey Kirshenbaum, who will produce the film through Roth Kirschenbaum Films along with Russo. Joining Russo as AGBO Producers Mike Larocca
Continuation gray man is currently in development and it is not known when the film will be released. You can now watch the first part of the new spy movie franchise on Netflix. Check out the new poster shown for the sequel and watch the trailer for the first one. gray man at the bottom:
Source: Collider
