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One of the biggest fears for any sequel is recasting. Thankfully, Netflix and Skydance secured the original roster. Here is the confirmed lineup for :

: The film explores how Nile (KiKi Layne) influences immortality and introduces Tuah (Henry Golding), who provides deeper history of the undying warriors . the.old.guard.2

Filming finally kicked off with a vengeance in mid-2024. Director Victoria Mahoney (known for Lovecraft Country and serving as the second unit director on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ) took over the reins from Gina Prince-Bythewood. Prince-Bythewood stepped into a producer role, but Mahoney brings a grittier, more visceral energy to the sequel. By late 2024, had officially wrapped post-production, leaving Netflix with a finished product ready for their 2025 slate. One of the biggest fears for any sequel is recasting

While no official casting announcements have been made, it's likely that KiKi Layne and Matthias Schoenaerts will reprise their roles as Ayo and Dr. Jian, respectively. Filming finally kicked off with a vengeance in mid-2024