Following the immensely profitable launch of The Grey Man this weekend, the place it debuted as the number one film in 92 international locations, Netflix is cementing plans for the IP to change into a significant spy franchise.
A sequel to The Grey Man, which is already a fan favourite with a 91% viewers rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is now in growth with star Ryan Gosling and administrators Joe and Anthony Russo set to return. The Russos and AGBO’s Mike Larocca will produce together with Joe Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum for Roth Kirschenbaum Movies.
The Grey Man co-writer Stephen McFeely (The Electrical State, Avengers: Endgame, Captain America: Civil Conflict) is writing. A spin-off movie, written by acclaimed screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese (Deadpool, Zombieland) is about to discover a special ingredient of The Grey Man universe. The logline is being stored beneath wraps.
The Grey Man is predicated on the best-selling e-book collection by Mark Greaney. The Grey Man is the third movie from AGBO to premiere on Netflix, and the corporate’s second consecutive debut at #1 worldwide, with a sequel to comply with. AGBO’s, 2020’s Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth, [is the 5th most popular film on Netflix has a sequel to be released on Netflix in 2023.
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Talking about the development of the sequel, Joe and Anthony Russo shared, “The audience reaction to The Gray Man has been nothing short of phenomenal. We are so appreciative of the enthusiasm that fans across the world have had for this film. With so many amazing characters in the movie, we had always intended for the Gray Man to be part of an expanded universe, and we are thrilled that Netflix is announcing a sequel with Ryan, as well as a second script that we’re excited to talk about soon.”
Scott Stuber, Head of Global Film at Netflix shared, “With The Gray Man, the Russos delivered an edge-of-your-seat spectacle that audiences around the world are loving. We’re excited to continue to partner with them and the team at AGBO as they build out The Gray Man universe.”