A Promising Update On ‘Heads Of State 2' On Amazon Prime Video
Amazon has found an original hit movie in the form of Heads of State, which isn't in theaters but airing on its streaming platform with an array of big-name stars.
Heads of State stars John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra-Jones and Jack Quaid, as the UK prime minister (Elba) and US President (John Cena) join forces in a comedy action film that would make Harrison Ford blush in Air Force One with their combat prowess. Here's the synopsis:
The film has performed well, planted at #1 on Amazon Prime Video, and naturally, conversation has turned toward a potential sequel. In an interview with Screenrant, director Ilya Naishuller (formerly of Hardcore Henry, an amazing overlooked action movie) talked about a sequel:
'If [people] watch the movie and enjoy it, and Amazon feels like it makes sense to do a second one, absolutely. I'd love to get more of Jack in there [and] more of Marty.'
He really likes Jack Quaid:
'If it's not Heads of State 2, I will be bugging Jack to work together again,' the director said, 'because he comes in, he knows what he's doing, he's an incredible energy in terms of his positivity and the desire to not just be here and do a great job, but to go above and beyond.'
Heads of State 2
How likely is this? The concept lends itself to more adventures, as does its clearly solid viewership. That said, this isn't a sure thing, and while a number of Amazon Prime Original sequels are in development, only a few have been released. Those would include Road House, The Tomorrow War and Red, White and Royal Blue, among others. So if Heads of State 2 is announced, expect it to be in development for a long while like these other films.
Given the viewership and audience response, it would make sense for the film to get a sequel. But until that happens I would 1,000% recommend you watch Ilya Naishuller's Hardcore Henry which may lack star power, but is one of the most memorable, thrilling action films I've ever seen, and totally unique in the genre. Check it out.
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