When Will Now You See Me 3 Happen? Here’s What We Know

Now You See Me 3 was announced in 2016 but little has been heard about the sequel since then, so is the third chapter still happening?

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Last Updated: April 29, 2020

Will Now You See Me 3 ever happen or has the franchise performed a permanent disappearing act? The original Now You See Me was a glossy thriller that involved a team of magicians called the Four Horsemen who pull off a series of daring heists; it’s up to Mark Ruffalo’s determined FBI agent to stop them. The movie was a silly but enjoyable thriller that benefitted from a great cast, including Michael Caine, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Jesse Eisenberg, the latter two actors being reunited from Zombieland.

While Now You See Me was released to mixed reviews it became a surprise success, grossing over $350 million worldwide. That’s the kind of money that inspires a studio to mount a sequel, so the Four Horsemen reunited for 2016’s Now You See Me 2. Daniel Radcliffe and Lizzy Caplan were newcomers to the cast, which found the gang targeted for revenge by Caine’s Tressler. The sequel was once again met with a mixed reception and while it was a hit, the gross was slightly less than the original.

After years of silence, Now You See Me 3 finally looks to be on the way, so will the Four Horsemen mount up for another magical heist? Here’s what we know.

Now You See Me 3 Is Officially Happening

Even before the second movie was released, it was confirmed Now You See Me 3 was already in the works. Director Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation) was set to return for the sequel, though no story details were revealed. The second movie ended with Ruffalo’s character asked to take over the leadership of The Eye, a secret society of magicians. Benedict Cumberbatch was reported to be joining the cast as a new villain too, but development on Now You See Me 3 went quiet after 2016. That was until April 2020, when Top Gun: Maverick writer Eric Warren Singer was hired to write the script for the long-gestating prequel. Chu is no longer attached to direct, and it’s unclear which original cast members will return.

A Chinese Now You See Me Spinoff Was Developed

In addition to Now You See Me 3 being announced, it was reported that Lionsgate was developing a Chinese spinoff of the franchise. The film was set to star Jay Chou (The Green Hornet) as his character Li from Now You See Me 2, though it’s unknown if any other actors from the series would have reappeared. Little has been heard about this spinoff since 2016, and it’s currently unclear if it’s still planned.

Now You See Me 3’s Release Date

Unfortunately for fans of the series, there’s no word on when Now You See Me 3 will be released. The threequel’s script is still being written, and as mentioned above, casting isn’t yet in place, although Singer’s story is said to leave room for both new and returning characters. A new director also needs to be found. After so long without an update though, fans should at least be glad to know Now You See Me 3 is still happening.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/now-see-me-3-sequel-updates-story-release/