The sequel to the popular heist-themed movie, Now You See Me, is finally making progress. Despite being announced back in 2015, Now You See Me 3 has encountered major milestones over the years. The recent hiring of Director Ruben Fleischer in 2022 being a notable achievement. The film has now added three new actors to its cast list, one of them being a newfound talent in the Star Wars universe.
Ariana Greenblatt Joins the Cast
Ariana Greenblatt, the young actor who is recognized for playing the role of teenaged Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, has become the newest member of the Now You See Me 3 cast. Greenblatt also holds other commendable credits including Avengers: Infinity War, 65, and Barbie. The specifics of her role are yet to be revealed. Fans of the actor may look forward to her forthcoming role as Tina Tina in Borderlands, a movie set to be released in 2024.
Justice Smith and Dominic Sessa Sign on
Likewise, actors Justice Smith and Dominic Sessa have also confirmed their involvement in the forthcoming Now You See Me 3. Smith is known for his contributions to the cinema with stellar performances in All the Bright Places, Jurassic World, and Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, whereas Sessa debuted on screen with The Holdovers. Considering Smith’s experience with magic in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and The American Society of Magical Negroes, he is expected to portray a magician in the sequel.
Returning Cast Members and Behind-the-Scenes Team
Besides the new additions, the sequel also brings back some familiar faces. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman are anticipated to reprise their original roles. The screenplay has been crafted by Eric Warren Singer, Seth Grahame-Smith, and Mike Lesslie, with Bobby Cohen and Alex Kurtzman holding the roles of producers. The release date and commencement of filming are yet to be confirmed.
Wrapping Up
From all the updates, it seems that Now You See Me 3 is shaping into an exciting project, carrying forward the legacy of its predecessors while introducing refreshing elements. For more updates on Now You See Me 3 and to stream the first two movies, head over to HitPlay.
