Now You See Me 2 (HBO)

About Now You See Me 2 (HBO)

'Now You See Me 2' is a 2016 American caper thriller movie directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Ed Solomon. The sequel to the 2013 film 'Now You See Me,' it features The Four Horsemen in a new adventure that elevates the limits of stage illusion to new heights to clear their names and expose the unethical practices of a tech magnate.

Making / Production

The sequel was officially announced in 2014 and Jon M. Chu was brought on board as the director. It was filmed in multiple locations, including London and Macau. The team's goal was to go bigger and bolder than the first movie, introducing new characters along with intricate plot twists and turns.

Actors

• Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas – Eisenberg reprised his role from the first film, delivering a compelling performance as the charismatic street magician and leader of The Four Horsemen.
• Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes – Ruffalo effectively portrayed his character's internal conflict between his role as an FBI agent and his secret allegiance to The Horsemen.
• Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney – Harrelson brought fun and humor to the screen, playing the role of a hypnotist and mentalist with finesse.
• Lizzy Caplan as Lula May – Caplan showed her comedic talents in her role as the newest member of The Four Horsemen, adding a fresh dynamic to the group.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• 'Now You See Me 2' was originally titled 'Now You Don't.'
• Even though the movie is set in various worldwide locations, much of it was filmed on sets in London.
• An actual magic consultant was brought on board to make all the tricks and illusions as realistic as possible.

Awards

'Now You See Me 2' was nominated for several awards, including the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actor: Drama (Mark Ruffalo) and Choice Summer Movie.

Quotes

• "Always be the smartest person in the room." - J. Daniel Atlas
• "Magic is deception, but deception designed to entertain." - Dylan Rhodes
• "We are going out with a show people will never forget." - Merritt McKinney

Music, Soundtrack

• The official soundtrack was composed by Brian Tyler and features a blend of orchestral and electronic music to complement the film's magic theme.
• Key tracks include "Diversion Tactics," "See You in 3 to 5," and "The Setup."
• Sound editing was done meticulously to sync the music with the illusions onscreen.