‘Nobody 2’ Director Says the Bob Odenkirk Sequel is “Different”

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As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of film-watching under my belt, I must say that the upcoming sequel to “Nobody” has me intrigued and excited. The original was a refreshing action thriller, and Bob Odenkirk proved that he could hold his own in the action genre. But now, with Timo Tjahjanto at the helm, we can expect a wild ride!

Timo Tjahjanto, the creative mind behind the sequel to Bob Oderkirk’s unexpected action-thriller success, “Nobody”, hints that viewers should expect a distinctly unique movie. The original film presented a narrative reminiscent of “John Wick” starring an actor who is commonly linked with genres other than action. With the actor now widely recognized, one might wonder what new story could be told?

In this rephrased version, let me present Tjahjanto, the talented director behind the Indonesian action masterpiece “The Night Comes for Us” and both parts of the chilling folk horror franchise “May the Devil Take You“. His impressive portfolio also includes segments in the “V/H/S ” series, leaving everyone eager to see his work in “Nobody 2“. Tjahjanto recently shared insights with “Empire” regarding his creative vision for the movie, along with the potential alterations he may have implemented following his assumption of directing duties, given that Hutch’s family is now privy to his unique skills:.

Since he’s fully engaged again, I wonder how his loved ones respond to this busy, hardworking version of him? You’ll find many questions that fathers and husbands often ponder – “How do they cope with this side of me who’s always striving and laboring for our family?” This will be an intriguing voyage.

Will ‘Nobody 2’ Be as Good an Action Film As Its Predecessor?

2021’s “Nobody” introduces us to Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary and unassuming family man. However, beneath this harmless facade lies an assassin with a past he thought he had left behind. This is proven when two intruders break into his home, triggering the return of his old self. A Russian crime boss wants him dead if he’s exposed, posing a grave threat to Hutch and his family. “Nobody” was helmed by Ilya Naishuller, but producers felt a new perspective was needed for the sequel.

The key point is: Will “Nobody 2” deviate from its predecessor’s style or Tjahjanto’s typical action movie approach? In the original “Nobody,” the action elements effectively highlighted the lead actor’s unique traits for comedic effect when he transitioned into a full-fledged action hero. Given that the secret is out, it seems likely that Tjahjanto will need to dig deep and come up with pulse-pounding action scenes. However, the director also hinted to Empire that the sequel’s tone would be markedly different: “We eliminate the drab, gray factory/warehouse setting of the first film and make it much brighter and more colorful.

In the upcoming movie “Nobody 2,” which hits theaters on August 15, 2025, Bobby Odenkirk shares the screen with returning actors including Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd, Colin Salmon, Michael Ironside, and others. Hutch Mansell will encounter a new adversary portrayed by iconic actress Sharon Stone. Joining the cast for the first time are Colin Hanks and McKenna Grace.

Nobody featured a relatively unknown actor as the antagonist. Aleksei Serebryakov played Yulian Kuznetsov in the role of a villain that doesn’t get remembered often. For Nobody 2, Tjahjanto is raising the stakes with Sharon Stone, an actor seldom seen in modern genre films, but whose career speaks for itself. It’s not clear if she’ll use Basic Instinct’s Catherine Tramell as an inspiration — or use an ice pick on Hutch — but Tjahjanto had this to say about her work in Nobody 2: “Her performance reminds me a lot of Ben Kingsley in Sexy Beast. She is definitely an alpha female. She doesn’t take sh*t from anybody. This is a villain that is unique, and she’s making this character completely batsh*t crazy.”

Yeah, we’re in for a treat.

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2024-11-24 20:04