Following the tremendous success of The Gray Man this weekend, where it debuted as the #1 movie in 92 countries, Netflix is going forward with The Gray Man sequel and spinoff projects. The Gray Man sequel is already in development, with Ryan Gosling and directors Joe and Anthony Russo returning. The Russos and AGBO‘s Mike Larocca will produce alongside Joe Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum for Roth Kirschenbaum. Stephen McFeely will write the script.
A spinoff of The Gray Man written by Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Spiderhead) and Rhett Reese (Zombieland, Deadpool 2) is developing, which explores a different element of The Gray Man universe. Plot details are being kept under wraps.
Speaking about the success of The Gray Man’s Netflix debut, Joe and Anthony Russo said, “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, 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.”
Here’s the official synopsis for The Gray Man:
The Gray Man is CIA operative Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), aka Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death. But now the tables have turned, and Six is the target, hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), a former cohort at the CIA, who will stop at nothing to take him out. Agent Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas) has his back. He’ll need it.
Lastly, you can check out a new one-sheet for The Gray Man below.
Are you excited about The Gray Man sequel and spinoff projects? Did you have time to check the movie out this past weekend amidst all the Comic-Con madness? Let us know in the comments section below.