As a cinephile who has traversed through countless cinematic landscapes, I must confess that my heart skips a beat whenever I hear about a sequel to a film that resonated with me, regardless of its critical reception. And such is the case with the much-anticipated return of The Family Plan on Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ is all set to reunite families as they prepare to launch a sequel to their popular family film, The Family Plan. The original movie, known for being the most-watched film on their platform, will see the return of stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan for another round of action-comedy entertainment. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, it managed to find its niche audience on Apple’s streaming service, a following large enough to warrant a sequel.
According to reports, Apple TV+ has plans for a follow-up to “The Family Plan.” Mark Wahlberg and Jesse Plemons will reprise their roles, with David Coggeshall returning to write the script and Simon Cellan Jones taking on directing duties. Zoe Colletti and Van Crosby are joining the cast as well. The sequel is expected to unfold during Christmas in Europe, where Wahlberg’s character Dan Morgan aims for a flawless family getaway. However, his past might once again pose a threat to the family’s tranquility.
Known for being involved in action-packed film series, it appears that Wahlberg has discovered his long-term movie project with “The Family Plan”. MovieWeb provided a favorable review, commending Wahlberg for his “enjoyment-filled performance” on screen. In the official press release, Wahlberg expressed his enthusiasm over the sequel announcement, expressing eagerness to “don the Dan Morgan costume once more.” The star of “The Family Plan” stated:
As I eagerly don the hat of Dan Morgan once more, sharing the screen with my exceptionally talented colleagues, and with Simon and David rejoining us, I must say the anticipation is palpable. The journey we embarked on together to create ‘The Family Plan’ and witness its meteoric rise to global acclaim has been nothing short of gratifying. We’re thrilled to reunite with our partners at Apple and Skydance for another installment, as the European escapade of the Morgan family, inevitably fraught with chaos, unfolds on screen.
The Family Plan Was Once Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Movie
Initially, “The Family Plan” garnered immense popularity on Apple TV+ and previously held the position as their most-watched film, until “Wolfs,” featuring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, premiered. Although it was successful in terms of viewership, the movie received unfavorable reviews, earning a 25% rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes with critics commenting that it heavily imitated numerous films with similar narratives, often more engaging versions. However, the film’s release timing ahead of the 2023 holiday season may have contributed significantly to its success among audiences seeking light-hearted entertainment.
The first film centered on Dan Morgan (Wahlberg), a car salesman who goes on the run with his family due to his former job as a covert assassin. His family is unaware of his secret past and as his former government assassin job is exposed, they become embroiled in the chaos interrupting their once quiet life. The movie also stars Maggie Q, Joyner Lucas, Lateef Crowder dos Santos, Felicia Pearson and Ciarán Hinds.
The Family Plan
can currently be streamed on Apple TV+.
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2024-10-30 21:32