It seems that the Four Horsemen are getting their saddles ready. The thieves masquerading as magicians are set to return to the big screen and pull off another heist.’ Now You See Me 3′ was announced way back in 2016 but since then the project was put in cold storage. Now its producers are warming up again to put up another box office hit after four years.
The story of Now You See Me franchise revolves around a group of magicians known as Four Horsemen. The original squad consists of Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco. The Four Horsemen perform daring robberies and heists during their performances. The group’s criminal work is investigated by a dedicated FBI agent. The first installment of the series was directed by Louis Leterrier. The first film in Now You See Me franchise was released in 2013 and was a box office hit.
The second season of Now You See Me was directed by Jon M. Chu. The film also saw new cast members in the form of Daniel Radcliffe and Lizzy Caplan.
What is the status of Now You See Me 3?
The success of the second film in the series made a third film highly possible. Now the producers of the franchise have signed up Eric Warren Singer to write the screenplay for the third installment of Now You See Me. Eric is also known for his association with Top Gun: Maverick.
“Eric has always been fascinated with the fine art of deception and illusion in all of its forms and he came to us with a great story that takes the mythology of Now You See Me and pushes The Four Horsemen to a whole new level with our key returning cast and new characters,” said Lionsgate chiefs Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman.
Though no director has been selected for the film yet.
What is the expected release date for the film?
The release date cannot be predicted now as it is too early now. Also, the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the global entertainment industry cannot be ignored. Many films have been delayed.
So fans will have a wait a little longer than expected.