First Look at ‘The Old Guard 2’

Preview:

• The first images from ‘The Old Guard 2’ are online.
• Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne return for the Netflix sequel.
• Victoria Mahoney is in the director’s chair this time.

If it feels like we’ve had to have the patience of an immortal as we await any real update on Netflix action sequel ‘The Old Guard 2’ –– the last main bit of news on the movie was back in 2022, when Uma Thurman and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Henry Golding joined the cast.

But at long last, the streaming service has announced when it’ll be headed our way, and posted some pictures of the new movie.

And star Charlize Theron has also commented on the return of her character, the long-lived warrior who in the 2020 original, faced her existence coming to light and a threat to her team as a potential new immortal came on the scene.

Here’s what she had to say:

“There’s something for everyone in this movie: Fans who loved the first film, fans who love the original graphic novels — and brand-new fans who are looking for insane action, grounded and relatable characters, gorgeous locations, and a global cast of superstars.”

And this was her statement on the new developments this time around:

“We’re going to meet some brand-new characters,” she teased. “Quyhn is back and her story continues, and we’re all excited to have Uma Thurman and Henry Golding join us as two key new players in the ‘Old Guard’ universe. Andy and her warriors are back with a renewed sense of purpose. The stakes are even higher now that Andy is mortal and can die — but that certainly won’t keep her out of the action.”

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What’s the story of ‘The Old Guard 2’?

Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors are back, with a renewed sense of purpose in their mission to protect the world. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile after his betrayal, and Quynh (Veronica Ngô) out for revenge after escaping her underwater prison, Andy grapples with her newfound mortality as a mysterious threat emerges that could jeopardize everything she’s worked towards for thousands of years.

Andy, Nile (KiKi Layne), Joe (Marwan Kenzari), Nicky (Luca Marinelli) and James Copley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) enlist the help of Tuah (Henry Golding), an old friend who may provide the key to unlocking the mystery behind immortal existence.

The movies adapt the work of comic book/graphic novel writer Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez, who created the world of Andy and the rest.

Back in 2020, the first movie became a pandemic-era hit, as audiences turned to streaming to increasingly meet their entertainment needs. That one was written by Rucka, with Gina Prince-Bythewood in the director’s chair.

For the new one, Victoria Mahoney, who directed 2011’s ‘Yelling to the Sky’ and was first assistant director on ‘Star Wars: Episode IX –– The Rise of Skywalker’, took over directing, with Rucka returning to write, this time alongside Sarah L. Walker.

Here’s what Rucka had to say about the sequel:

“We ended the first film with some radical changes to the status quo. Andy’s mortality has mysteriously left her, Nile has become immortal and joined the group, and Booker’s been punished for his sins by being sent into exile, which is pretty much the worst thing you can do to people who live for hundreds and hundreds of years.”

And this was Mahoney’s comment:

“My mandate every time we went out the door to scout was, ‘I do not want to visit any locations, routinely seen as an audience member in a number of my favorite films.’ I relentlessly pushed toward the unexpected.”

Who are the new characters in ‘The Old Guard 2’?

While Thurman’s character –– beyond the fact she’ll be a key component in the story –– is a mystery for now, we do know Golding is aboard to play Tuah, an enigmatic figure who has been researching the immortals. Golding brought his own personal background to the character, even going as far as helping to name him.

Golding said this of the role:

“When Victoria Mahoney and I had our first Zoom call, we went over the character, and originally we didn’t have a name for him. That came a little bit later because Vic really wanted to know who I was, and how this character could represent parts of my life. In the end, I suggested his character be called Tuah, which in Malaysian means ‘luck.’ ”

When will ‘The Old Guard 2’ arrive on screens?

‘The Old Guard 2’ will land on Netflix globally on July 2nd.

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