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  • Movie Review: ‘Normal’

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    In theaters on April 10 is ‘Normal’, a new action comedy starring Bob Odenkirk (‘Nobody’), directed by Ben Wheatley (‘Free Fire’).

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    The cast also includes Lena Headey (‘Game of Thrones’), Billy MacLellan (‘The Silence’), Henry Winkler (‘Barry’), Ryan Allen (‘In the Shadow of the Moon’), Jess McLeod (‘One of Us is Lying’), Reena Jolly (‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’) and Brendan Fletcher (‘Violent Night’).

    Related Article: Bob Odenkirk to Star for Director Ben Wheatley in Action Pic ‘Normal’

    Initial Thoughts

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    Bob Odenkirk has been proving for a while that he’s more than just a comedian and comic actor; the depth he brought to Saul Goodman across the ‘Breaking Bad’ TV universe was key, but he also showed real action chops in the two ‘Nobody’ movies.

    With ‘Normal’, he’s much more back in the latter two films’ wheelhouse, playing someone who has to confront a violent situation. But while ‘Nobody’ and its sequel certainly have some dark laughs, this latest outing raises the comic stakes and ups the deadly inventiveness.

    Script and Direction

    Ben Wheatley, director of 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Ben Wheatley, director of ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    Based on an idea by Odenkirk and Derek Kolstad (better known for the ‘John Wick’ franchise, but also responsible for cranking out scripts for the ‘Nobody’ movies and the ‘Die Hart’ outings), ‘Normal’ certainly leans on comedy to leaven the action madness.

    While most of the characters are archetypes (and some are disposable cannon fodder), there’s enough care and attention given to the setup to make you invest in the story once the bullets (and more) start flying.

    Ben Wheatley, meanwhile, might be best known in the States for ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ and ‘Free Fire,’ but his UK work is deeply rooted in dark humor, and he’s certainly a good choice for this one, bringing a devilish sense of invention to the chaos.

    Cast and Performances

    Henry Winkler in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Henry Winkler in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    Odenkirk obviously gets the lion’s share of character work, bringing to life the troubled Ulysses Richardson, interim sheriff who quickly realizes that the quirky small town he’s been hired to protect has some very deep, dark secrets.

    But around him, there are plenty of standout characters, including Henry Winkler’s cheerful, sweary Mayor Kibner, Reena Jolly and Brendan Fletcher as a seemingly criminal couple whose ambitions light the fuse on the powder keg that is the town. Also worth watching? Ryan Allen as Deputy Blaine Anderson, who has one eye on the top job in the town’s law enforcement.

    Final Thoughts

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal'. Photo: Magnolia Pictures.
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’. Photo: Magnolia Pictures.

    Utterly ridiculous but also a lot of fun, ‘Normal’ presents as a crossbreed of ‘Hot Fuzz’ (new lawman confronts a small locale’s dark secrets) and the ‘Final Destination’ franchise (in the sheer invention of some of its deaths).

    Don’t go in expecting high art, but it’s a wild ride with plenty to enjoy.

    ‘Normal’ receives 72 out of 100.

    (L to R) Bob Odenkirk and Jess McLeod in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    (L to R) Bob Odenkirk and Jess McLeod in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    What is the plot of ‘Normal’?

    Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk) comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff after the passing of the original sheriff. A bank robbery in Normal leads Ulysses to find that a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Normal’?

    • Bob Odenkirk as Sheriff Ulysses
    • Henry Winkler as Mayor Kibner of Normal
    • Lena Headey as Moira
    • Reena Jolly as Lori
    • Ryan Allen as Deputy Blaine Anderson
    • Billy MacLellan as Deputy Mike Nelson
    • Brendan Fletcher as Keith
    • Peter Shinkoda as Joe
    • Jess McLeod as Alex
    (L to R) Lena Headey and Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    (L to R) Lena Headey and Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

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  • ‘Normal’ Interview: Bob Odenkirk, Lena Headey and More

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    Opening in theaters on April 17th is the new action thriller ‘Normal’, which was directed by Ben Wheatley (‘Free Fire’), and stars Bob Odenkirk (‘Nobody’), Lena Headey (‘Game of Thrones’) and Henry Winkler (‘Barry’).

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    (L to R) Bob Odenkirk and Lena Headey star in 'Normal'.
    (L to R) Bob Odenkirk and Lena Headey star in ‘Normal’.

    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Odenkirk, Lena Headey and Henry Winkler about their work on ‘Normal’, developing the screenplay, the characters, working with each other, the action sequences and collaborating with director Ben Wheatley.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Odenkirk, Headey, Winkler, and Jess McLeod.

    Related Article: Movie Review: ‘Nobody 2’

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    Moviefone: To begin with, Bob, can you talk about your first reaction to writer Derek Kolstad’s pitch for this movie and what were some of the elements you helped add in the development process?

    Bob Odenkirk: Well, Derek had written an outline for this story, and I liked it because it was unlike a lot of action films. It had story to it. It had character to it. It was almost like three movies in one. The first film is a mystery suspense with comedy, but it’s kind of like a Lake Wobegone town, if you know that reference from Garrison Keillor’s ‘Prairie Home Companion’. It’s a small town in Minnesota. There are funny characters in there, squabbling and being stupid. Then it turns into this action film and then it has horror elements in it in the later part of the film. So, again, unlike a lot of action stories, it had texture and it had character, and some depth to the characters. That’s just different. I mean, that’s not actually something you see in a lot of action films, outlines, or scripts.

    Henry Winkler stars in 'Normal'.
    Henry Winkler stars in ‘Normal’.

    MF: Henry, what was your first reaction to the screenplay and what excited you about playing a character like this?

    Henry Winkler: Okay. Bob is a friend; he and Naomi is beautiful wife. We have had pasta together. He called me up, he said, “Henry, I’m doing a movie. Would you be part of it?” I didn’t have to read the script. I just said yes. I went up to Winnipeg. I played the wonderful mayor of the town. He is the interim sheriff. Little does he know there is chaos below the surface. He said, “We’re going to have a confrontation. I’m going to put you in the most comfortable position to have that confrontation. I’m going to put you in a blizzard.” That’s how it goes.

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    MF: Lena, can you talk about your character’s role in this town and how she feels about the new Sheriff?

    Lena Headey: I think Bob just wanted someone who would wear a pair of overalls. I love Moira. She’s kind of a little weird. She’s a little eaten by life and when Bob’s character rolls up, there’s a recognition between the two of them and suspicion. Yet, a kind of emotional deficit where they don’t discuss anything they truly like to discuss. So, they kind of skirt around like two snakes a little bit, figuring out who the other is.

    (L to R) Brendan Fletcher, Bob Odenkirk and Reena Jolly in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    (L to R) Brendan Fletcher, Bob Odenkirk and Reena Jolly in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    MF: Bob, what is Ulysses’ reaction to meeting Moira and discovering what is really going on in this small town?

    BO: She is the smartest character in town. I mean, arguably Henry Winkler’s character is very smart too, but not really. He’s just got it an antenna for things, but Moira sees Ulysses and fully grasps the danger of Ulysses, but just the way he sees the world and the details that he sees. So, they really connect and kind of right away. They’re both people who are, in the case of the character Moira, she’s a bartender, and she talks about, you know, “I spend a lot of time listening to people, and I can pick apart what they’re saying, and I can understand the subtext, essentially.” Ulysses, as you see in the movie ‘Normal’ is also somewhat removed from the world around him and is always observing on a very high level. I think that’d be a good team if they weren’t opposing forces.

    (L to R) Lena Headey and Bob Odenkirk in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    (L to R) Lena Headey and Bob Odenkirk in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    MF: Lena, what was it like working with Bob on your scenes?

    LH: I was only there for a few days, and I was a little nervous because you’re going onto somebody else’s job and story and character and you’re stepping on for a few days. So, it’s always that thing of like, I hope I bring it. But Bob and Ben were both super collaborative and warm and open.

    MF: Bob, what was your experience like working with Lena?

    BO: I mean, one of us got a master class in acting and I think it was me. She always brings it, you can be sure of that and nobody else could have played this character, Moira, like Lena did. I mean, the depth and the texture and the smile in her performance, and the smile for the audience. They know the purpose of her character right away, which is to cut open the story and lay it bare for you.

    Henry Winkler in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Henry Winkler in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    MF: Henry, you mentioned you and Bob are friends and you have some intense scenes together. What was it like for you shooting those scenes with Bob?

    HW: As an actor your job is to separate the friendship and the reality of where you are, what’s going on in the world, and bring it right in to telling the story, to take the audience with you so that they have a really good time. So, that was not difficult and then when you are in a scene with him, he is so present that you literally just have a conversation with this guy, the interim sheriff, who is figuring out the real problem under the town’s energy.

    Ben Wheatley, director of 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    Ben Wheatley, director of ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    MF: Finally, Henry, as a director yourself, what did you learn from working with director Ben Wheatley and watching the way he makes movies?

    HW: First, Ben is very easygoing and he’s just this big hulk of a guy. He comes up to you and he goes, “Do you think you should bring that down a little? Do you think your energy might be a little high?” Any actor who thinks they can do it without a third eye, is a liar. You need somebody who’s got the vision, and Bob and Ben knew exactly the story they wanted to tell. My job is not just to play the mayor, but my job is to fulfill their vision.

    (L to R) Bob Odenkirk and Jess McLeod in 'Normal', a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.
    (L to R) Bob Odenkirk and Jess McLeod in ‘Normal’, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

    What is the plot of ‘Normal’?

    Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk) comes to the sleepy town of Normal, Minnesota to serve as the temporary sheriff after the passing of the original sheriff. A bank robbery in Normal leads Ulysses to find that a criminal underground reaches throughout the entire town.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Normal’?

    'Normal' opens in theaters on April 17th.
    ‘Normal’ opens in theaters on April 17th.

    List of Ben Wheatley Movies:

    Buy Tickets: ‘Normal’ Movie Showtimes

    Buy Bob Odenkirk Movies on Amazon

     

  • Aldis Hodge Joins the Cast of ‘Road House 2’

    (Right) Aldis Hodge at the premiere of 'The PIckup'. Photo: Prime Video. (Left) Jake Gyllenhaal stars in 'Roadhouse.' Photo: Laura Radford © Amazon Content Services LLC.
    (Right) Aldis Hodge at the premiere of ‘The PIckup’. Photo: Prime Video. (Left) Jake Gyllenhaal stars in ‘Roadhouse.’ Photo: Laura Radford © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    Preview:

    • ‘Cross’ star Aldis Hodge is joining ‘Road House 2’
    • Ilya Naishuller will direct.
    • Jake Gyllenhaal is still aboard to star.

    With a new director in place (‘Nobody’s Ilya Naishuller) and a fresh crop of actors joining Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Road House 2’ including Dave Bautista and Leila George (‘Disclaimer’), the sequel is definitely moving forward.

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    And there is another new recruit for the follow-up to the 2024 Prime Video release, as Deadline brings word that Aldis Hodge, recently seen as the star of the company’s ‘Cross’, is now also aboard.

    Related Article: Dave Bautista May Clash With Jake Gyllenhaal in the ‘Road House’ Sequel

    What’s the story of ‘Road House’?

    Lukas Gage and Jake Gyllenhaal star in 'Road House.'
    (L to R) Lukas Gage and Jake Gyllenhaal star in ‘Road House.’ Photo: Laura Radford. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    The 1989 original, directed by Rowdy Herrington, starred Patrick Swayze in the story of a roadside dive called The Double Deuce, a sleazy music joint in the small town of Jasper, Missouri, “the kind of place where they sweep up the eyeballs after closing”.

    The owner, tired of his place being wrecked by muscle-bound “power drinkers” and provocative bimbos, hires the best bouncer in the business (Swayze’s Dalton) to cool things down. Famously, he starts off charming but doesn’t hesitate to take extreme throat-ripping measures when pushed to his limit.

    For the 2024 re-invention, with Doug Liman this time in the director’s chair, Gyllenhaal took on the slightly adjusted role of Dalton, this time a former UFC fighter looking to find new meaning in his life who finds work as a bouncer at a property owned by Frankie (Jessica Williams).

    The movie became a big hit for Amazon, drawing 2.3 million households between March 21st, which is when it was added to the Prime Video library, and March 24th.

    What of the sequel’s story?

    Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal stars in 'Roadhouse.'
    (L to R) Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal stars in ‘Roadhouse.’ Photo: Laura Radford © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    At Amazon’s Upfront presentation last May –– where it promotes its upcoming movies and shows to advertisers to encourage them to purchase pricey spots on its service –– the company announced that a ‘Road House’ sequel was in the early stages of development.

    Will Beall is at work on the script for the sequel, which is a mystery for now –– though a mid-credits scene in the 2024 movie showed Conor McGregor’s villain Knox wreaking havoc at a hospital and escaping unscathed, so presumably that rematch is something that could well be picked up for the new movie, though that plan might be scuppered given that McGregor has recently been embroiled in some legal scandals.

    When will the ‘Road House’ sequel be on screens?

    Prime Video has yet to confirm when the new movie might arrive, but given the initial reboot’s success, we suspect this new one might also skip theaters and head instead straight to streaming.

    Billy Magnussen and Jake Gyllenhaal star in 'Road House.'
    (L to R) Billy Magnussen and Jake Gyllenhaal star in ‘Road House.’ Photo: Laura Radford. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    List of Movies in the ‘Road House’ Franchise:

    Buy ‘Road House’ Movies On Amazon

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  • Ilya Naishuller in Talks to Direct ‘Road House 2’

    (L to R): Ilya Naishuller, John Cena and Idris Elba on the set of ‘Heads of State’. Photo: Chiabella James/Prime.  © 2023 Amazon Content Services LLC.
    (L to R): Ilya Naishuller, John Cena and Idris Elba on the set of ‘Heads of State’. Photo: Chiabella James/Prime.  © 2023 Amazon Content Services LLC.

    Preview:

    • ‘Nobody’ and ‘Heads of State’ director Ilya Naishuller is in talks for ‘Road House 2’.
    • Guy Ritchie had the job but has since departed the sequel.
    • Jake Gyllenhaal is still aboard to star.

    In April, it looked like Jake Gyllenhaal and Guy Ritchie were all set to keep their collaboration train chugging along as news landed that the director had signed on to handle ‘Road House 2,’ which would see Gyllenhaal back as MMA fighter-turned-bar security pugilist Dalton.

    But it hasn’t quite worked out that way, with Ritchie departing the project for unknown reasons –– though his busy schedule of other movies and various TV series could well be to blame.

    Never mind, though, since, per Deadline, Amazon MGM is close to locking down a replacement, in the shape of Ilya Naishuller.

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    The filmmaker behind 2021’s Bob Odenkirk-starring ‘Nobody’, Naishuller recently made action comedy ‘Heads of State’ for the studio.

    Related Article: Dave Bautista May Clash With Jake Gyllenhaal in the ‘Road House’ Sequel

    What’s the story of ‘Road House’?

    Lukas Gage and Jake Gyllenhaal star in 'Road House.'
    (L to R) Lukas Gage and Jake Gyllenhaal star in ‘Road House.’ Photo: Laura Radford. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    The 1989 original, directed by Rowdy Herrington, starred Patrick Swayze in the story of a roadside dive called The Double Deuce, a sleazy music joint in the small town of Jasper, Missouri, “the kind of place where they sweep up the eyeballs after closing”.

    The owner, tired of his place being wrecked by muscle-bound “power drinkers” and provocative bimbos, hires the best bouncer in the business (Swayze’s Dalton) to cool things down. Famously, he starts off charming but doesn’t hesitate to take extreme throat-ripping measures when pushed to his limit.

    For the 2024 re-invention, Gyllenhaal took on the slightly adjusted role of Dalton, this time a former UFC fighter looking to find new meaning in his life who finds work as a bouncer at a property owned by Frankie (Jessica Williams).

    Directing that one was Doug Liman, and behind-the-scenes drama, as producer Joel Silver was removed for aggressive behavior, Liman denounced the plan to release the movie direct to streaming (he’s since made peace with the idea) and a lawsuit from the writer of the original that claimed the new movie was simply a grab at keeping the IP.

    Still, the movie became a big hit for Amazon, drawing 2.3 million households between March 21st, which is when it was added to the Prime Video library, and March 24th.

    And what of the sequel?

    Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal stars in 'Roadhouse.'
    (L to R) Conor McGregor and Jake Gyllenhaal stars in ‘Roadhouse.’ Photo: Laura Radford © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    At Amazon’s Upfront presentation last May –– where it promotes its upcoming movies and shows to advertisers to encourage them to purchase pricey spots on its service –– the company announced that a ‘Road House’ sequel was in the early stages of development.

    Will Beall is at work on the script for the sequel, which is a mystery for now –– though a mid-credits scene in the 2024 movie showed Conor McGregor’s villain Knox wreaking havoc at a hospital and escaping unscathed, so presumably that rematch is something that could well be picked up for the new movie.

    When will the ‘Road House’ sequel be on screens?

    There is no information yet as to a release date for the new movie.

    But perhaps the more interesting question is, where will the ‘Road House’ movie be on screens? Given the success of the 2024 outing, there’s a big chance that Amazon could decide that the best place for a follow-up is to premiere right alongside it on the Prime Video streaming service.

    Billy Magnussen and Jake Gyllenhaal star in 'Road House.'
    (L to R) Billy Magnussen and Jake Gyllenhaal star in ‘Road House.’ Photo: Laura Radford. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    List of Movies in the ‘Road House’ Franchise:

    Buy ‘Road House’ Movies On Amazon

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  • Sharon Stone to be the Villain in ‘Nobody’s Sequel

    Sharon Stone arrives for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards® at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA February 27, 2011. Credit/Provider: Ivan Vejar / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Sharon Stone arrives for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards® at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA February 27, 2011. Credit/Provider: Ivan Vejar / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Preview:

    • Sharon Stone has joined the sequel to 2021 action pic ‘Nobody’.
    • Bob Odenkirk is back to star.
    • Timo Tjahjanto has the job of directing the new movie.

    Though Sharon Stone these days tends to devote herself to charitable endeavors off-screen, she still pops up in the odd movie here and there.

    And while she may forever be associated with her most famous performance in erotic thriller ‘Basic Instinct’, Stone has had some other memorable roles, including ‘Casino’ and, on the other end of the critical reception spectrum, ‘Catwoman’, in which she played the scheming Laurel Hedare.

    Yet she seems happy to be villainous again, signing up for the sequel to 2021 action thriller ‘Nobody’, which starred Bob Odenkirk and became a surprise pandemic hit, earning more than $57 million from a $16 million budget.

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    What was the story of ‘Nobody’?

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    ‘Nobody’ saw Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody.

    When two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son, Blake (Gage Munroe), is disappointed in him and his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), seems to pull only further away.

    The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutch’s long-simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary.

    Related Article: Bob Odenkirk will Return as Hutch Mansell for ‘Nobody 2’

    What will ‘Nobody 2’ be about?

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    There are zero official plot details for the new movie –– once again written by Derek Kolstad, this time joined by Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk and Umair Aleem –– though the end of the original did hint at Hutch continuing to embrace his re-emerged badass side, with Becca playing a more active part.

    We do at least know he’ll be facing a threat from Stone’s character, though whether she’s someone from his past or a brand new problem remains to be seen.

    Who is making ‘Nobody 2’?

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto will be overseeing the new movie. He got his start directing ‘V/H/S/2’ segment “Safe Haven” alongside Gareth Evans. He went on to direct the ‘The Night Comes for Us’ and ‘May the Devil Take You’, both of which are available on Netflix.

    On the evidence of his past work, he certainly has the action credentials to pull off something good.

    Producing once more via their 87North company are filmmaker David Leitch and producer partner Kelly McCormick, no strangers to action themselves, having most recently released ‘The Fall Guy’.

    When will ‘Nobody 2’ be in theaters?

    Studio backers Universal have set an August 15th, 2025 release date for the ‘Nobody’ sequel.

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

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  • Bob Odenkirk Officially Back for ‘Nobody 2’

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Preview:

    • Bob Odenkirk has made a deal to return for ‘Nobody 2’.
    • Timo Tjahjanto will direct the action sequel.
    • The movie is scheduled for an August 2025 release slot.

    While few could have predicted back in 2021 that Bob Odenkirk –– then best known for his comedy work and mixing that with drama for ‘Breaking Bad’/’Better Call Saul’ –– would become a bona fide action star in the ‘John Wick’ or Liam Neeson mold.

    And then along came ‘Nobody’, written by ‘Wick’s Derek Kolstad and directed by Ilya Naishuller, which changed the game. Shot for $16 million, it debuted at No.1 at the domestic box office, grossing more than $57M worldwide.

    It’s not a shock, then, to learn that a sequel has been in development for a while, and now has Odenkirk officially set to return.

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    What was the story of ‘Nobody’?

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    ‘Nobody’ saw Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody.

    When two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son, Blake (Gage Munroe), is disappointed in him and his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), seems to pull only further away.

    The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutch’s long-simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary.

    Related Article: Bob Odenkirk to Star for Director Ben Wheatley in Action Pic ‘Normal’

    What will ‘Nobody 2’ be about?

    There are zero official plot details for the new movie –– once again written by Derek Kolstad –– though the end of the original did hint at Hutch continuing to embrace his re-emerged badass side, with Becca playing a more active part.

    Who is making ‘Nobody 2’?

    A scene from director Timo Tjahjanto's 'May the Devil Take You'.
    A scene from director Timo Tjahjanto’s ‘May the Devil Take You’. Photo: Netflix.

    Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto will be overseeing the new movie. He got his start directing ‘V/H/S/2’ segment “Safe Haven” alongside Gareth Evans. He went on to direct the ‘The Night Comes for Us’ and ‘May the Devil Take You’, both of which are lurking on Netflix.

    On the evidence of his past work, he certainly has the action credentials to pull off something good.

    Producing once more via their 87North company are filmmaker David Leitch and producer partner Kelly McCormick, no strangers to action themselves.

    What else does Bob Odenkirk have on his schedule?

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Odenkirk is also attached to star in new Ben Wheatley (‘The Meg 2’) action movie ‘Normal’, which will see him as a man unexpectedly thrust into the temporary role as Sheriff in a small town when criminals hit it and dark secrets are revealed.

    And he’s part of the cast for ‘The Room Returns!’ a tribute to Tommy Wiseau’s infamous 2003 cult drama, roundly considered one of the worst movies of all time, but long since lovingly embraced by comedians and fans.

    When will ‘Nobody 2’ punch its way into theaters?

    Universal has scheduled the action sequel for an August 15th, 2025, release date.

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

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  • Every David Leitch Movie, Ranked

    David Leitch in Paris for 'Bullet Train.'
    David Leitch in Paris for ‘Bullet Train.’ Credit: Oliver Vigerie/Sony Pictures.

    David Leitch is one of the most popular action directors working today.

    After beginning his career as a stunt performer and coordinator, Leitch’s first move behind the camera was as an unofficial co-director with Chad Stahelski on ‘John Wick‘. Eventually, he would go on to direct such popular films as ‘Atomic Blonde,’ ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,’ ‘Deadpool 2,’ and ‘Bullet Train,’ not to mention producing ‘Nobody‘ and ‘Violent Night.’

    His new movie, ‘The Fall Guy,’ which is an adaption of the 1980’s TV series and stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, opens in theaters on May 3rd.

    In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down every movie David Leitch has ever directed or produced, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    8. ‘Bullet Train‘ (2022)

    Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Sony's 'Bullet Train.' Photo: Scott Garfield.
    (L to R) Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Sony’s ‘Bullet Train.’ Photo: Scott Garfield.

    Unlucky assassin Ladybug (Brad Pitt) is determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe—all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives—on the world’s fastest train.

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    7. ‘Violent Night‘ (2022)

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    (L to R) Alexis Louder, and David Harbour in ‘Violent Night.’ © Universal Studios.

    When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

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    6. ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw‘ (2019)

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    (L to R) Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson in ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and lawless outcast Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton’s ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, they join forces to defeat him.

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    5. ‘Nobody‘ (2021)

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), is an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, taking life’™s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. A nobody. When two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son, Blake (Gage Munroe), is disappointed in him and his wife, Becca (Connie Nielsen), seems to pull only further away. The aftermath of the incident strikes a match to Hutch’s long-simmering rage, triggering dormant instincts and propelling him on a brutal path that will surface dark secrets and lethal skills. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must save his family from a dangerous adversary (Alexey Serebryakov) and ensure that he will never be underestimated as a nobody again.

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    4. ‘Atomic Blonde‘ (2017)

    Charlize Theron in 'Atomic Blonde.'
    Charlize Theron in 2017’s ‘Atomic Blonde.’

    An undercover MI6 agent (Charlize Theron) is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.

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    3. ‘The Fall Guy‘ (2024)

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    Ryan Gosling is Colt Seavers in ‘The Fall Guy,’ directed by David Leitch. © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

    He’s a stuntman (Ryan Gosling), and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life (Emily Blunt) while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?

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    2. ‘John Wick‘ (2014)

    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2014's 'John Wick.'
    Keanu Reeves as John Wick in 2014’s ‘John Wick.’

    Ex-hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

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    1. ‘Deadpool 2‘ (2018)

    Zazie Beetz, Bill Skarsgård, Ryan Reynolds, Lewis Tan, and Terry Crews in 'Deadpool 2.'
    (L to R) Zazie Beetz, Bill Skarsgård, Ryan Reynolds, Lewis Tan, and Terry Crews in ‘Deadpool 2.’

    Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) battles the evil and powerful Cable (Josh Brolin) and other bad guys to save a boy’s life.

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  • Bob Odenkirk to Star in Action Movie ‘Normal’

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Preview:

    • Bob Odenkirk’s back action for ‘Normal’.
    • ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ director Ben Wheatley will make the movie.
    • ‘Nobody’ veteran Derek Kolstad wrote the script.

    Though we’re more used to seeing Bob Odenkirk use his quick wits than his fists as Jimmy McGill in ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’, he proved he was more than up to the task of getting into clashes with 2021 action movie ‘Nobody’.

    That film, directed by Ilya Naishuller and written by ‘John Wick’ veteran Derek Kolstad, saw Odenkirk as a an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband, who when his house is robbed, reveals his past as a government agent and all-round badass who takes on some dangerous Russian thugs.

    Though they’ve talked about a sequel to that movie, Odenkirk and Kolstad have now reunited instead for a new action concept called ‘Normal’, which has British filmmaker Ben Wheatley attached to direct.

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    What’s the story of ‘Normal’?

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

    The new movie follows Ulysses (Odenkirk), who is thrust into the temporary role of the sheriff for the small sleepy town Normal after the previous officer’s untimely death.

    When the town’s bank is robbed by an out-of-town couple, Ulysses arrives on the scene to find that the town is hiding much more sinister deep-seated secrets under its surface and everyone –– from the bartender to the priest –– is in on it.

    And now Ulysses, who’s up until now focused only on running away from the demons of his past, must uncover the full extent of this criminal conspiracy.

    Marc Provissiero, who worked with Odenkirk and Kolstad on ‘Nobody’, is aboard to produce ‘Normal’ alongside them.

    WME Independent is representing the movie, and the distribution rights will be on sale at this month’s European Film Market, which kicks off next week. We doubt it’ll be long before someone snaps this up –– might Universal, which saw ‘Nobody’ earn nearly $60 million from a $16 million budget, take a chance?

    What has Ben Wheatley worked on before?

    2016's 'Free Fire.'
    2016’s ‘Free Fire.’ Photo: StudioCanal.

    US audiences might know Wheatley best from his most recent movie, the Jason Statham-starring giant shark sequel ‘Meg 2: The Trench’, but he’s been something of a genre-hopper.

    He got his start in low-budget, high-bloodshed horror movies in the UK, including ‘Down Terrace’ and ‘Kill List’ and has made his way through different styles of films such as social satire ‘High Rise’ and a new adaptation of the Daphne Du Maurier novel ‘Rebecca’, famously previously brought to screens by Alfred Hitchcock.

    He proved he can make action movies interesting via 2016’s ‘Free Fire’, which pitched two rival criminal gangs against each other in a shoot-out and a game of survival.

    When will ‘Normal’ be in theaters?

    Since it has yet to start shooting or find a distributor, there is no scheduled release date for ‘Normal’ just yet.

    Bob Odenkirk in 'Nobody.'
    Bob Odenkirk in ‘Nobody.’ Photo: Universal Pictures.

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