Latest news with #87North
Winnipeg Free Press
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Director knocked out by colourful, versatile Manitoba
Filmed in and around Winnipeg this time last summer, Nobody 2 continues the adventures of Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk), a seasoned killer trying to live a quiet, suburban family-oriented life, but getting inexorably sucked into his violent past. The sequel to the 2021 sleeper hit, which opens Friday, sees Hutch attempt to take his wife (Connie Nielsen) and kids on a family vacation to the summer getaway of his own youth, only to learn the place is under the ruthless control of a psychotic crime queen, played by Sharon Stone. Where the first film was dark and wintry, the sequel is comparatively sunny and colourful, but the action is amped up to ever higher levels. Supplied Director Timo Tjahjanto on the set of Nobody 2, which was filmed in Manitoba last year. That's a trademark of 87North, a production company that happens to specialize in movies with top-tier fight scenes (John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train). And where the first film was directed by Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry, Heads of State), the helming duties fell to a new maestro for Nobody 2. Timo Tjahjanto, 44, is an Indonesian filmmaker whose credentials include two ultra-violent epics, both viewable on Netflix. The Night Comes for Us and The Shadow Strays are grim and grisly melodramas of tough people coming to the aid of innocents. Both films are decidedly lacking in humour, which is a coin of the realm when it comes to Bob Odenkirk, the actor whose career was established in comedy (Saturday Night Live, Mr. Show) before he turned to drama in the TV series Breaking Bad and its spinoff, Better Call Saul. But Tjahjanto says he embraced the challenge of an action movie with a comic twist, on top of the fact that he was making his Hollywood studio debut shooting a movie in Winnipeg, of all places. 'I was actually concerned in the beginning,' Tjahjanto says in a Zoom interview from Los Angeles. 'Bob had a very specific vision. Nobody 2 is based on his experience as a child going to the Wisconsin Dells, and that's a very specific Midwest experience,' he says, referring to a tourism centre in southern Wisconsin featuring camping, water parks, arcades and duck boats. Supplied Bob Odenkirk (left) and director Timo Tjahjanto on the set of Nobody 2. In finding his way into that world, Tjahjanto credits the production team for replicating that retro feel in Winnipeg and its surroundings, including Winnipeg Beach and especially St. Anne's Lilac Resort, a waterpark that opened in 1958 and is still owned and operated by the family of the original proprietors. The director was pleasantly surprised just how versatile the province was when he came on a scouting trip. 'For a lot of people, Winnipeg can be a very dark and depressing place because of the stark winter, which can be unforgiving, but at the same time, there's this side of Winnipeg that is very warm and colourful,' he says. Monthly What you need to know now about gardening in Winnipeg. An email with advice, ideas and tips to keep your outdoor and indoor plants growing. He recalls being impressed by the 'surreal sort of charm' of the water park and the fact that a couple of kilometres away, there was a dark, industrial warehouse with a completely different vibe. 'And plus, I've always said to everybody who asked me about Winnipeg: you know that that stereotype that Canadians are the nicest people? I think you should go to Winnipeg. That's like the centre of the nice Canadians,' Tjahjanto says. He acknowledges Nobody 2 represents a big change from his usual films. 'I am a person who leans more towards making darker sort of films, but at the same time — and I think this has something to do with me coming to terms that I'm getting older — you have to sort of sometimes put yourself in a in a happier spot, especially knowing that, in real life, the world is seemingly quite dark now and chaotic,' he says. Supplied Bob Odenkirk as Hutch Mansell, a seasoned killer trying to live a quiet, suburban family-oriented life, but getting inexorably sucked into his violent past. Tjahjanto says he thinks a lot of people forget movies are escapism, admitting that his Indonesian firms tend to be a reflection of the injustices in the world. With Nobody 2, he was also able to focus on a sweet message about the importance of family. 'I like that message. It's earnest, and it speaks a lot of truth. I think it's a welcome change for me as a filmmaker: you have to evolve and be able to adapt into things that you are not too familiar with.' Of all the cast, which also includes Colin Hanks, Christopher Lloyd, Michael Ironside, John Ortiz and RZA, Tjahjanto singles out Stone as the one who was most intimidating, given her legendary status. 'When you see Sharon Stone, she's on a different level,' he says. The director singles out The Quick and the Dead as Stone's best, most underrated film. In Sam Raimi's stylized 1995 western, Stone was possibly more impressive behind the scenes, fighting to cast then-comparative unknowns Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio, which Tjahjanto says speaks to a generosity of spirit. 'This is a person that had such a huge influence when I was trying to be a filmmaker and now you see her standing in front of your eyes. It's kind of like seeing a superhero in front of you, you know?' he says. 'But she is an extremely smart woman. When you talk to her, there's no telling her what she wants to hear. You have to tell your honest truth. 'This is what I want from you,' and she'll respect you for it.' Supplied Sharon Stone stars as Lendina in Nobody 2. At the same time, Tjahjanto says he couldn't help but be humbled in her presence. 'When I'm talking to her, even though I'm taller than her, I automatically just sit down just to lower myself because … look, you're talking to Sharon Stone here.' Nobody 2 opens Friday at Grant Park, McGillivray, Polo Park and St. Vital cinemas. Randall KingReporter In a way, Randall King was born into the entertainment beat. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tommy Wirkola Returning to Direct ‘Violent Night 2' (Exclusive)
Tommy Wirkola is back in the sleigh for Violent Night 2, the sequel to its Christmas-themed action movie released in 2022, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The studio on Wednesday dated the sequel for a Dec. 4, 2026 unwrapping. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Street Fighter' Movie Removed From Calendar as Phoebe Dynevor Shark Thriller Moves Back a Year Phoebe Dynevor Shark Thriller From Tommy Wirkola Gets Title and Summer 2025 Release Tommy Wirkola on Going From Nazi Zombies in 'Dead Snow' to Singing Semen in 'Spermageddon' David Harbour is back as the icepick-stabbing, skate-slashing Santa Claus, who in the first movie was a bitter drunk headed towards turning back on the holiday until a little girl shows him the light. It's unclear if his lucidity will remain intact for the second outing. Also unclear is if the new story will include Mrs. Claus, briefly mention in the first movie. Universal is eying a September start of production in Winnipeg. Kelly McCormick and David Leitch of 87North are back as producers as are screenwriting team Pat Casey and Josh Miller. Violent Night proved to be a solid hit, gifting the studio a $50 million domestic haul on a budget of around $20 million. It took in an additional $25.9 million from international markets. Wirkola's previous credits include the Norwegian horror hit Dead Snow and relationship action comedy The Trip. In 2022, the filmmaker told The Hollywood Reporter he and the writers were already talking of a sequel that could incorporate ideas they couldn't fit into the first movie. 'We don't see the North Pole, we don't see Mrs. Claus and we don't see the elves,' Wirkola said. 'There were also a few ideas that we loved in the script, but we had to cut them because we couldn't afford to shoot them.' Wirkola is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
Gizmodo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
David Leitch Is Going Into Battle Directing ‘Gears of War'
The 'John Wick' filmmaker has signed on to helm the movie based on the hit Xbox video game franchise. Netflix's long-anticipated film adaptation of Xbox's premier video game franchise, Gears of War, is finally gathering some momentum. Filmmaker David Leitch (The Fall Guy) has signed on to helm the blockbuster take on the Gears of War game series for Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that he and his production company 87North will be partnering up with the Coalition Studio, the video game's developers, for the movie. The script will be written by Dune scribe Jon Spaihts. The game is based in a universe where the planet Sera is close to total societal collapse and humanity faces a new monstrous threat: the Locust. The franchise follows the Delta Squad, a regiment under the command of Sergeant Marcus Fenix, who hopes to clear his name and the ragtag army by taking on the threat through gratuitous chainsaw-gunning. They're humanity's last line of defense against invasion. Netflix has had the rights to make the games into a franchise since 2022. Leitch's involvement begs the question if some of his frequent actor collaborators might take part in the action. The film follows Netflix's past video game adaptations which include Castlevania, Sonic Prime, and the upcoming Resident Evil and Horizon Zero Dawn.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nobody 2 Trailer: Bob Odenkirk's Vacation Gets Very Violent
Universal Pictures has shared the official trailer for the highly-anticipated action thriller, which serves as the sequel to the Bob Odenkirk-led 2021movie. The upcoming movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on August 15. 'Four years after he inadvertently took on the Russian mob, Hutch remains $30 million in debt to the criminal organization and is working it off with an unending string of hits on international thugs,' reads the official synopsis. 'Much as he likes the slam-bang action of his 'job,' Hutch and his wife Becca find themselves overworked and drifting apart. So, they decide to take their kids on a short getaway to Wild Bill's Majestic Midway and Waterpark, the one and only place where Hutch and his brother Harry went on a vacation as kids. With Hutch's dad in tow, the family arrives in the small tourist town of Plummerville, eager for some fun in the sun.' Check out the Nobody 2 trailer below (watch more trailers): In the video, Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell, who just can't seem to catch a break. Since going back to the hitman business, Hutch hasn't been able to spend time with his family. Because of this, he decides to go on a spontaneous family vacation, where he'll soon discover that he has taken his family to the most dangerous place ever. The ensemble cast also includes Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, RZA, Colin Hanks, with Christopher Lloyd and Sharon Stone. Nobody 2 is directed by Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto from a screenplay written by John Wick franchise creator Derek Kolstad, Odenkirk, Aaron Rabin, and Umair Aleem. It is produced by Kelly McCormick and David Leitch for 87North, Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero for Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, and Braden Aftergood for Eighty Two Films. During its theatrical run, the first installment received positive reviews from critics. It also earned a worldwide gross of over $57 million against a reported budget of around $16 million. The post Nobody 2 Trailer: Bob Odenkirk's Vacation Gets Very Violent appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Mint
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Zoe Kravitz joins cast of David Leitchs How To Rob A Bank
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): Actress and filmmaker Zoe Kravitz has joined the cast of David Leitch's next movie 'How To Rob a Bank'. She is reuniting with her 'Mad Max: Fury Road' co-star Nicholas Hoult, who is also on board to star. Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson and Rhenzy Feliz are also on board. The picture, which stars Nicholas Hoult, Pete Davidson, and Anna Sawai, has a plot that's largely under wraps, but it involves smart bank robbers who share their heists on social media while evading police, as per Deadline. The film Leitch is directing will be released in theatres on September 4, 2026. Leitch and Kelly McCormick's 87 North is producing with Imagine Entertainment. The duo will produce alongside Imagine's Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum. Mark Bianculli (Hunters, upcoming Cliffhanger reboot) wrote the script and will also executive produce, reported Deadline. Besides Hoult, this also marks a reunion between Kravitz and Amazon MGM, where she helmed Blink Twice, which marked her directorial debut. The film earned strong reviews and put Kravitz on the map as a director, as per the outlet. Meanwhile, Zoe is in talks to direct 'How to Save a Marriage' for Sony Pictures. Ross Evans penned the script, and Robert Pattinson is producing with partner Brighton McCloskey via their Icki Eneo Arlo banner along with Geoff Shaevitz and Evan Silverberg via Entertainment 360, reported Deadline. However, the plot details are kept under wraps, as per the studio source, the project is still under development. On the acting front, Kravitz can be seen next opposite Austin Butler in the Darren Aronofsky thriller Caught Stealing, reported Deadline. (ANI)
