A sequel to 2021’sWithout Remorseis in the works, which starredMichael B. Jordanas an ex-Navy SEAL who works with the CIA after his family is killed in a targeted assassination attempt. Few details have been revealed so far, except that the sequel will be titledRainbow Sixand that Jordan will return to star in the lead role. Most recently, the director has been announced:Chad Stahelski, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Stahelski is known for directing theJohn Wickfranchise and was a career stuntman before his directorial debut in 2014.
Without RemorseandRainbow Sixare based on espionage books written by the late Tom Clancy. His books have been adapted into films before, most notably withThe Hunt For Red Octoberin 1990. TheRainbow Sixnovel was released in 1998 and has spawned a series of video games.
Without Remorsereceived mixed reviews from critics, with negative reception for its predictable and formulaic plot, but praise for Jordan’s performance and its fierce action sequences. The film was in development soon after the novel was published in 1993, and had gone through several different writers, directors, and actors before finally being released on Prime Video on April 2021. It was directed by Stefano Sollima, who had previously worked onSicario - Day of the Soldado.
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WhileWithout Remorsewasn’t particularly successful, it’s possible Chad Stahelski could bring new life back into the IP. He has received widespread acclaim for his work on theJohn Wickfranchise, which is regarded by many as one of the best action film sagas of all time. As a career stuntman, Stahelski made sure a lot of work was put into the choreography of the fight scenes, many of which had as little cuts between shots as possible. Keanu Reeves did his own stunts in the film and went through extensive training to do so.
In addition toWithout RemorseandJohn Wick: Chapter 4,Stahelski is also set to direct theHighlanderremake starring Henry Cavill, in addition to a film adaptation of thevideo gameGhost of Tsushima. He was the stunt double for Keanu Reeves inThe Matrix,and also did stunt work forThe Crow,Escape from L.A., The Dukes of Hazzard, I Am Legend,andDeadpool 2,along with dozens of other major action blockbusters.
Michael B. Jordan is alsoappearing inCreed IIIthis spring, which will also mark his directorial debut.
Rainbox Sixwill star Michael B. Jordan, who is also set to produce the film along with Elizabeth Raposo, Akiva Goldsman, Greg Lessans, Joseph Appelbaum, and Andre Nemec. Chad Stahelski will direct the movie, although release date has not yet been announced.
