Director Teases Sequel to Netflix’s Action Thriller ‘The Shadow Strays’

Last year’s top-tier action movie director, known for his groundbreaking work on ““, hinted at a sequel recently. Originally premiering in October, “” tells the gripping tale of a 17-year-old assassin who battles against her enigmatic superiors after they abduct an 11-year-old boy. The action-packed thriller was a smash hit on the streaming platform, and although The Shadow Strays 2 hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, Tjahjanto has dropped hints about exciting developments if he gets the chance to continue the storyline.

Through a post on Twitter, filmmaker Tjahjanto, who’s currently working on the upcoming action sequel “Nobody 2” starring Bob Odenkirk, shared that he is also engaged in another Hollywood production. However, he expressed his intention to produce follow-ups for not just one, but two of his Netflix action series in the coming future.

As a movie enthusiast, this year finds me embarking on yet another Hollywood adventure. However, once this project wraps up, it’s either time for ‘The Big 4’ or the sequel to ‘The Shadow Strays.’ Sound about right, Netflix? #NetflixID

As for The Shadow Strays, damn, do I have plans. Shinobi type of plans.”

Timo Tjahjanto Wants To Make a Sequel to His Other Netflix Action Hit Too

Working on The Big 4 continues to ignite my passion; it’s not just a job, it feels like a family in the making. It’s incredibly beneficial for my mental wellbeing to engage in something that maintains an air of whimsy and optimism. This is the only film I’ve created where isolation gives way to warmth and camaraderie.

Under the guidance of director Timo Tjahjanto, the film titled “The Shadow Strays” is headed by Aurora Ribero portraying the assassin called 13. The ensemble includes Hana Malasan as Umbra, a seasoned assassin who serves as 13’s mentor, Ali Fikry as Monji, a youthful character tasking 13 with his vengeance mission, Adipati Dolken as the antagonist Prasetyo, and Andri Mashadi playing the role of Ariel, a ruthless crime boss. For more details about the plot, please refer to the official synopsis provided below.

Code Name Thirteen, a 17-year-old assassin with a history of deadly assignments, is currently suspended after a botched mission in Japan. However, when she crosses paths with Monji, an 11-year-old victim of a crime syndicate who has lost his mother, her moral compass begins to shift. When Monji gets captured, Thirteen becomes determined to wreak havoc, even if it means defying her mentor and the organization that employs her, known as the Shadow, in order to save the boy.

Although no official confirmation has been given, director Tjahjanto has hinted at plans for a follow-up to “Shadow Strays”. He shared that he’s structured the story as a two-part series and is eager to revisit the violent landscape of the young assassin and the enigmatic organization known as the Shadow. He expressed curiosity about the Shadows, their motivations, and the history of the clandestine group, hinting at these aspects in the ending of the first film. If audience interest is high enough, he’s keen to produce a sequel for this movie.

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2025-02-17 17:32