Now You See Me 2 is one of the most anticipated sequels of 2016. The original movie had won the hearts of many due to its illusion based storyline. It followed the story-line of the Four Horsemen and their Performances which led the CBI agents to hunt them down. The crux of these performances was thought to be international heists which lead the four horsemen to come under severe scrutiny from the international police.
Now You See Me 2 is the much awaited sequel which takes place after a year of the original movie. Arthur Tressler who was put to justice for his misdeeds in the last movie; but his son portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe has come back to take his revenge from the Horsemen. This would also see some of the original cast reprising their roles for this sequel as well as new additions like Radcliffe.
Here is the first exclusive look of the movie released in its official trailer in 2015.
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The movie stars Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine who is famous for his roles in Hannah and her Sisters, The Cider House Rules and Educating Rita. Jesse Eisenberg who shot to fame with The Social Network; Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson; Dave Franco famous for his roles in 21 Jump Street, Fright Night and Warm Bodies and Lizzy Caplan who featured in Mean Girls and The Interview portray the roles of the members of the Four Horsemen. Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman support this ensemble cast with their presence.
The movie is anticipated to be released on June 10, 2016. As per reports, Now You See Me 3 is in its initial stages of being produced. It is worth a wait to watch what interesting illusions the sequel has in store for the audience and also whether a third part of the franchise would also be released in the years to come.
Till then do let us know how you feel about the second installment of this series at @CelebMix