‘Den of Thieves 2’ Completely Changed Gerard Butler’s Nick, and It Works
After a diamond heist on an airport runway in Antwerp, Nick suspects Donnie’s involvement and decides to investigate in Europe, although it’s outside his authority. Using his expired U.S. Marshal badge only as a scare tactic, Nick eventually tracks Donnie down in Nice, France. Contrary to Donnie’s assumptions, their meeting doesn’t lead to an arrest and return to the U.S.; instead, Nick is there to claim a share of the ill-gotten gains. Essentially, Nick has decided to join the criminals’ side. Given his personal and professional life seeming bleak following the events in Den of Thieves, Nick, fed up with his situation, now covets what the crooks possess: money.