{"id":106942,"date":"2025-01-16T11:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/?p=106942"},"modified":"2025-01-16T11:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:01:23","slug":"netflixs-the-old-guard-2-another-setback-for-the-highly-anticipated-sequel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegeek.games\/2025\/01\/16\/netflixs-the-old-guard-2-another-setback-for-the-highly-anticipated-sequel\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix\u2019s The Old Guard 2: Another Setback for the Highly Anticipated Sequel"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Released in 2020 and inspired by the graphic novel by Greg Rucka, The Old Guard<\/em> tells the tale of a mercenary team that has lived for centuries due to their immortality and regenerative abilities. The plot revolves around their struggle to protect their secret from being exposed while battling to retain their freedom.<\/p>\n Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, written by Greg Rucka, and starring Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Harry Melling, Veronica Ngo, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Old Guard<\/em> garnered critical acclaim (earning an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes) and was viewed by an impressive 72 million households in its first four weeks, making it one of Netflix\u2019s most successful launches.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Despite the remarkable viewership, some fans fear that The Old Guard 2<\/em> might suffer the same fate as Halle Berry\u2019s unreleased sci-fi film, The Mothership<\/em>, which was canceled. However, Netflix has already invested significant resources into the sequel, including reshoots last October, reducing the likelihood of a similar outcome.<\/p>\n What\u2019s causing the delay? Returning star Charlize Theron shed light on the situation:<\/p>\n “Netflix underwent a major transition, and we got stuck in that. Our post-production shut down about five weeks in. They were going through a lot of changes, which I completely understand. We eventually picked things back up, and I\u2019m thrilled about it. It\u2019s going to be fantastic. This film means a lot to us, and I only wanted to make it if we could ensure it would be amazing. I really love this movie.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Plot details remain under wraps, but The Old Guard 2<\/em> is likely based on the 2020 comic book sequel, The Old Guard Book Two: Force Multiplied<\/em>. In this follow-up, Andy confronts \u201cthe sins of the past.\u201d Here\u2019s the official synopsis:<\/p>\n “When you\u2019ve waged war as long as Andy and her squad, your hands are bound to be stained with blood. Now, the time has come to face the sins of the past. As Nile struggles to find her place within the team, someone Andy least expected to see again resurfaces, challenging everything she believes in and the team\u2019s mission.”<\/em><\/p>\n The sequel will see Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Marwan Kenzari reprising their roles, with new additions including Uma Thurman (Kill Bill<\/em>) and Henry Golding (Snake Eyes<\/em>).<\/p>\nCould The Old Guard 2<\/em> Be at Risk of Cancellation?<\/h3>\n
A Bigger and Better Sequel<\/h3>\n