Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, is the upcoming sequel of the 2018 heist action film Den of Thieves and there has been a big update.
“Den of Thieves” offered a mix of action, suspense, and intricate storytelling, making it an engaging and thrilling crime thriller that keeps viewers invested in the characters and their fates until the very end. It grossed $80 million at the worldwide box-office.
They have now rounded off the cast members and it is time to get excited.
The sequel is written and directed by Christian Gudegast who took control of the first feature.
Den of Thieves 2 cast
Now, the final touches have now been made to the cast line-up.
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr who will be returning, the sequel will bring international talents Salvatore Esposito, Orli Shuka, Evin Ahmad, Cristian Solimeno, Nazmiye Oral, Yasen Zates, Atour, Giuseppe Schillaci, Dino Kelly, Rico Verhoeven, Velibor Topic and Antonio Bustorff.
We can probably expect to see the new film sometime in early 2024.
Den of Thieves recap – SPOILER ALERT
Den of Thieves is a 2018 action thriller film directed by Christian Gudegast.
Here’s the plot:
The movie follows two groups of skilled criminals on opposite sides of the law. On one side, there is a highly successful and ruthless crew of bank robbers led by Merrimen (played by Pablo Schreiber). They meticulously plan and execute complex heists, leaving no traces behind and earning a fearsome reputation in Los Angeles.
On the other side, we have an elite unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, led by the tough and determined Detective Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien (played by Gerard Butler). Big Nick is known for his unorthodox methods and is determined to take down Merrimen’s crew at any cost.
The central plot revolves around Merrimen’s crew planning a seemingly impossible heist: robbing the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Los Angeles. The bank holds billions of dollars, and the crew aims to execute the robbery during the limited time when the old currency is shredded and the new one is circulated, effectively erasing any record of their stolen money.
As the crew prepares for their ambitious heist, the Sheriff’s Department gets wind of their plan. Big Nick, realizing the magnitude of the potential threat, becomes determined to stop them. He and his team begin an intense and relentless investigation, trying to anticipate the crew’s moves and stop the heist before it can happen.
The movie unfolds as a cat-and-mouse game between the criminals and the law enforcement team. The crew’s leader, Merrimen, proves to be a formidable adversary, matching Big Nick’s wit and determination at every turn. The tension escalates as both sides engage in a deadly game of strategy and cunning.
Throughout the film, viewers are exposed to the perspectives of both the criminals and the law enforcement officers, blurring the lines between good and bad. The characters are multifaceted, and their motivations and personal lives add complexity to the story.
As the day of the heist approaches, the intensity increases, leading to a climactic showdown between the robbers and the cops. The movie keeps the audience guessing until the final moments, with unexpected twists and turns that keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
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