The Gray Man is getting a follow-up and a spin-off movie, Netflix has announced.
Revealed in a press release, the streaming giant confirmed that it had greenlit two new projects in The Gray Man’s cinematic universe. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the Netflix movie becoming the streamer’s latest hit film, with audiences worldwide lapping up the Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans-fronted action-thriller flick. Gosling will return as Court Gentry, aka Sierra Six, for the sequel.
The Russo brothers, who directed the first entry in the movie series, will also return to helm The Gray Man 2, which currently doesn’t have an official title. Meanwhile, The Gray Man’s co-writer Christopher McFeely, who also penned hit Marvel movies including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame – movies he worked on with the Russo brothers – will write the sequel.
Not content with simply greenlighting a follow-up to The Gray Man, Netflix also announced that a spin-off movie is in development. Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, whose credits include acclaimed films like Deadpool and Zombieland, have boarded the unnamed project. However, Netflix did tease what fans can expect from the spin-off, stating that it’ll “explore a different element of The Gray Man universe”.
In a statement, Joe and Anthony Russo expressed their gratitude to Netflix’s global fanbase for making The Gray Man such a hit. The pair also revealed their delight at being able to expand The Gray Man’s cinematic universe, saying: “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.”
Head of Netflix Film Scott Stuber added: “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.”
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