BarbieandStar WarsstarAriana Greenblatthas teased her upcoming role in the highly anticipated sequelNow You See Me 3.In a recent interview withNylon, Greenblatt shared that she would soon be flying to Budapest for the next few months to start filming the heist threequel, and teased how she and the cast are honing their magic skills in preparation for their next big trick. Check out what she had to say below.
“I’ve been at the Magic Castle every other day, learning magic. My magic teacher is so awesome; he is one of the best ones. So I get to know all the magician tea.”
With the cast already practicing and perfecting their craft, we cannot help but wonder what new tricks the filmmakers have up their sleeves.Now You See Me 3is the highly anticipated third installment of the crime-thriller franchiseled by Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman. No details on Greenblatt’s character have yet been released, but based on what she has now revealed, we can no doubt safely assume she will be playing another magician.
Now You See Me
Ariana Greenblatt’s star is now rapidly on the rise, with the young actor having now appeared in several big hits and major franchises, including last summer’s box office smashBarbiealongside Margot Robbie andtheStar WarsseriesAhsokaon Disney+. Her latest movie,Borderlands, landed in theaters August 9th.
What Happened in Now You See Me & Its Sequel?
The originalNow You See Mefollows a team of magicians known as the “Four Horsemen," who pull off a series of daring heists with a vigilante “Robin Hood” style flare, using their skills in illusion, persuasion, sleight-of-hand, and performance. The outlaws include card master J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), hypnosist Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), pick pocket Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), and stage performer Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher). Meanwhile, they play a game of cat and mouse with the FBI while catching the attention of the mysterious former magician turned debunker, Thaddeous Bradley (Morgan Freeman).
Now You See Memystified audiences with its original concept, glossy look, and dynamic editing. The powerhouse ensemble of actors elevated the film and overall it was well received. A sequel soon appeared in 2016’sNow You See Me 2,whichcontinues the story of the Four Horsemen after a foe exposes them, threatening their lives, integrity, and reputations. Ilsa Fisher did not reprise her role, with Lizzy Caplan joining the cast alongsideHarry Potterstar Daniel Radcliffe.
Now You See Me 3: Is Anyone Ready for a Third Film?
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While the sequel drew less favorable reviews, fans were no less excited bythe release of a third film.Ruben Fleischer, known forZombieland,Venom, andUncharted, is set to direct. Details about the plot remain as mysterious as the magic in the films, but the movie is expected to delve deeper into the origins and secrets of the elite group of magicians known as “The Eye.” This time all the legendary Four Horsemen, Ilsa Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco, are returning, with reports also claiming that Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman will also reprise their roles.New faces include Greenblat, Rosamund Pike, Justice Smith, and Dominic Sessa.
Now You See Me 3is due to be released on August 09, 2025.
