Summary:
- At CinemaCon 2024, Lionsgate revealed that Now You See Me 3, directed by Ruben Fleischer, will feature the original cast alongside new characters, with production starting soon.
- Jesse Eisenberg hinted that the script maintains the series’ distinctive tone.
Lionsgate unveiled further insights into Now You See Me 3 during CinemaCon 2024 on Wednesday (April 10th), confirming that the sequel will bring back the original cast alongside “a new generation of magician thieves,” according to DiscussingFilm.
Last year, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake announced that Ruben Fleischer, director of Zombieland, would be leading the project. Drake characterized the sequel as a “reimagining” of the initial two films, with production scheduled for this spring.
Last month, Jesse Eisenberg provided an update to Collider, revealing that he had already read the script for Now You See Me 3. He also hinted that production could potentially start within “the next six months.”
The original Now You See Me, directed by Louis Leterrier, premiered in 2013 and featured Eisenberg as the leader of the Four Horsemen, a group of magicians who robbed banks.
The 2016 sequel, directed by Jon M. Chu, continued the story with the return of the Four Horsemen, including Lizzy Caplan as a replacement for Isla Fisher. Whether Fisher, Caplan, or both will be involved in the third installment remains unknown.
Now You See Me 3: Story Details
Details about the storyline of Now You See Me 3 are still under wraps, but Now You See Me 2 left clues about the franchise’s potential direction.
The sequel ended with Mark Ruffalo‘s character being invited to lead The Eye, a clandestine society of magicians, hinting at the Horsemen’s involvement.
Speculation suggests the third installment could serve as a soft reboot, with The Eye offering a perfect opportunity for this.
Jesse Eisenberg has hinted that the script for Now You See Me 3 maintains the unique tone that made the first two films stand out.
Praising the franchise’s celebration of intelligence and non-violent excitement, Eisenberg’s comments suggest that fans can expect a return to the unconventional allure of the series.
