Nobody 2

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| director = Timo Tjahjanto

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Derek Kolstad
Aaron Rabin

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| story = Aaron Rabin

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Kelly McCormick
David Leitch
Bob Odenkirk
Marc Provissiero
Braden Aftergood

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| music = Dominic Lewis

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87North Productions
Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment

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| distributor = Universal Pictures

| released = {{Film date|2025|8|15}}

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| country = United States

| language = English

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Nobody 2 is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin, from a story and characters by Kolstad. It serves as the sequel to the 2021 film Nobody. Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Michael Ironside, Colin Salmon, Billy MacLellan, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath and Christopher Lloyd all reprise their roles from the first film while Colin Hanks, John Ortiz, and Sharon Stone all play new characters.

The film is scheduled for North American release on August 15, 2025.

Cast

Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, a former government assassin
Nolan Grantham as Young Hutch
Connie Nielsen as Becca Mansell, Hutch's successful wife
Pyper Braun as Young Becca
John Ortiz as Henry, a corrupt theme park operator
RZA as Harry Mansell, Hutch's adopted younger brother
Colin Hanks as Abel, a shady sheriff
Christopher Lloyd as David Mansell, Hutch's father and a retired FBI agent
Sharon Stone as Lendina, the mastermind behind a bootlegging operation
Michael Ironside as Eddie Williams, Hutch's father-in-law and boss
Colin Salmon as The Barber, Hutch's former government handler
Billy MacLellan as Charlie Williams, Eddie's son and Hutch's brother-in-law
Gage Munroe as Brady Mansell, Hutch's teenage son
Paisley Cadorath as Sammy Mansell, Hutch's daughter
Daniel Maclnnis as Toby
Cindy Myskiw as a bathing senior
Zara Longe as a waitress

Production

In March 2021, Connie Nielsen expressed interest in reprising her role as Becca Mansell in a sequel to Nobody. The actress stated that she would like to learn more about Hutch and Becca's backstory, while stating that discussions regarding how the two characters met took place on the set of the first film.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/nobody-2-connie-nielsen-interview/|work=Collider|title='Nobody' Star Connie Nielsen Teases That a Sequel Could Explore Hutch and Becca's Mysterious Past|author=Nemiroff, Perri|date=March 30, 2021|accessdate=December 8, 2022|archive-date=December 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209044423/https://collider.com/nobody-2-connie-nielsen-interview/|url-status=live}} In June of the same year, it was announced that Derek Kolstad was in the process of writing a sequel, although it had yet to be green-lit by the studio.{{cite web |url=https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/nobody-2-sequel-connie-nielsen/ |work=JoBlo |title=Nobody 2: sequel being written, more action for Connie Nielsen? Exclusive! |last=Bumbray |first=Chris |date=March 23, 2021 |access-date=March 20, 2022 |archive-date=July 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728172332/https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/nobody-2-sequel-connie-nielsen |url-status=live }} In March 2022, 87North Productions announced on social media that the studio was looking forward to working on Nobody 2, though no official production date was announced at that time.{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/nobody-producer-david-leitch-teases-sequel-bob-odenkirk-nobody-2/|work=ComicBook.com|title=Nobody Producer David Leitch Teases Sequel|last=Jirak|first=Jaime|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 20, 2022|archive-date=March 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328003259/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/nobody-producer-david-leitch-teases-sequel-bob-odenkirk-nobody-2/|url-status=live}} By August of the same year, David Leitch confirmed that work on the script was ongoing, while stating that the studio had committed to releasing a sequel.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/nobody-2-script-bob-odenkirk-david-leitch-comments/|website=Collider|title=David Leitch Teases a 'Nobody' Sequel is Being Written With Everyone On Board|author=O'Rourke, Ryan|date=August 1, 2022|accessdate=December 8, 2022|archive-date=May 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521224647/https://collider.com/nobody-2-script-bob-odenkirk-david-leitch-comments/|url-status=live}}

In December 2022, Kelly McCormick announced that a sequel was officially happening, with principal photography scheduled for 2023.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/nobody-2-filming-2023-bob-odenkirk/|work=Collider|title='Nobody 2': Bob Odenkirk Action Sequel Is Aiming to Film Next Year [Exclusive]|author=Oddo, Marco Vito|date=December 2, 2022|accessdate=December 8, 2022|archive-date=March 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327170239/https://collider.com/nobody-2-filming-2023-bob-odenkirk/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/violent-night-2-sequel-producer-kelly-mccormick-comments/|work=Colider|title='Violent Night 2': Producer Hopes to Start Working on Sequel in a Few Weeks|author=Oddo, Marco Vito|date=December 2, 2022|accessdate=December 8, 2022|archive-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123100520/https://collider.com/violent-night-2-sequel-producer-kelly-mccormick-comments/|url-status=live}} In January 2024, Nielsen confirmed that developments on the sequel were ongoing while confirming that she will reprise her role from the first installment.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/nobody-2-family-details-connie-nielsen-tease/|work=ScreenRant|title=Nobody 2 Star Teases Details About Sequel To Bob Odenkirk's Sleeper Action Hit|author=Hermanns, Grant|date=January 8, 2024|accessdate=January 9, 2024|archive-date=January 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240130021316/https://screenrant.com/nobody-2-family-details-connie-nielsen-tease/|url-status=live}} In March, Leitch confirmed production was set to begin by the end of 2024.{{Cite web |last=Tiwary |first=Shashwat |date=2024-03-14 |title='Nobody 2' and 'Violent Night 2' receive positive updates from producers |url=https://coveredgeekly.com/nobody-2-violent-night-2-positive-update/ |access-date=2024-03-15 |website=CoveredGeekly |language=en-GB}} In June, it was confirmed that Nielsen would reprise her role as Becca.{{cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |title='Nobody 2' Is Filming Sooner Than You Think [Exclusive] |url=https://collider.com/nobody-2-filming-window/ |website=Collider |date=June 12, 2024 |accessdate=June 15, 2024}} That same month, it was revealed that Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto (in his English-language debut) had been hired to direct the film, with Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem writing the screenplay.{{cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |title=Bob Odenkirk Returning For 'Nobody 2'; Timo Tjahjanto To Direct For Universal, 87North |url=https://deadline.com/2024/06/bob-odenkirk-returning-nobody-2-timo-tjahjanto-directing-1235980511/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=June 24, 2024 |accessdate=June 24, 2024}} In July, Sharon Stone joined the cast in an undisclosed role,{{Cite tweet |author=Deadline Hollywood |user=DEADLINE |number=1814365937904300255 |title=Sharon Stone gives an update on upcoming projects, including 'Nobody 2,' the Bob Odenkirk sequel |date=July 19, 2024 |accessdate=July 19, 2024}} with Christopher Lloyd reprising his role as David Mansell from the first film.{{cite web |last=Wiseman |first=Andreas |title=Christopher Lloyd To Return For Universal & 87North's Action Sequel 'Nobody 2' |url=https://deadline.com/2024/07/christopher-lloyd-returns-nobody-2-universal-87-north-1236027449/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=July 31, 2024 |accessdate=July 31, 2024}} In August, Colin Hanks joined the cast in an undisclosed role.{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title=Colin Hanks Joins Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody 2' (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/colin-hanks-joins-bob-odenkirk-in-nobody-2-1235970639/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=August 9, 2024 |accessdate=August 10, 2024}} In September, John Ortiz joined the cast in an undisclosed role,{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title=John Ortiz Joins Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody 2' (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nobody-2-john-ortiz-joins-bob-odenkirk-1236010716/ |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=September 24, 2024 |accessdate=September 24, 2024}}{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title=John Ortiz joins Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody 2' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2024/Sep/26/john-ortiz-joins-bob-odenkirk-in-nobody-2-3 |website=New Indian Express |date=September 26, 2024 |accessdate=September 27, 2024}} while Tjahjanto revealed in one of his tweets that RZA is reprising his role as Harry Mansell.{{Cite tweet |last=Tjahjanto |first=Timo |author-link=Timo Tjahjanto |user=Timobros |number=1836660418049409134 |date=September 19, 2024 |title=Wutang is for the children, in this case I'm the child. |language=en-US |access-date=December 20, 2024}} Michael Ironside is reprising his role as Eddie Williams.{{Cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/director-bob-odenkirk-action-hit-nobody-different-sequel/|title='Nobody' Sequel Teases How "Different" The Next Movie Will Be|first=Federico|last=Furzan|date=November 24, 2024|website=MovieWeb}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/bob-odenkirk-nobody-2-director-sequel-differ-original-movie|title='It's Gonna Be Quite A Journey': Bob Odenkirk's Nobody 2 Director Explains How The Sequel Will Differ From The Original Movie|first=Adam|last=Holmes|date=November 20, 2024|website=CinemaBlend}}

Principal photography began on August 6, 2024, in Winnipeg,{{cite web |title=What's Filming - ACTRA Manitoba |url=https://actramanitoba.ca/whats-filming/ |website=ACTRA |date=August 6, 2024 |accessdate=August 6, 2024}} and wrapped on September 26.{{Cite Instagram |last=Tjahjanto |first=Timo |author-link=Timo Tjahjanto |user=timobros |title=Shooting has officially wrapped |postid=DAYWe4dy4te |date=September 26, 2024 |language=en-US |access-date=2024-09-27}}