Now You See Me series is based on the original characters created by Boaz Takin and Edward Ricourt which is an American heist film series revolving around The Four Horsemen, a group of illusionists who pull off impossible but profitable heists with the help of their theatrical plays.

As of right now, the Now You See Me series comprises two films. While the critics’ reviews were generally mixed, the audience loved the film, and it has since proven to be a commercial success. Let’s find out what’s the update in the third movie.

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Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco and Lizzy Caplan in Now You See Me 2

Now You See Me 3 is officially happening

According to reports by Screen Daily, the third part of the Now You See Me series, which launched in 2013 is in the works, with Ruben Fleischer directing the movie and key cast members including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Morgan Freeman reprising their characters.

Macbeth fame; Michael Lesslie, is currently working on the screenplay of the movie which will see new and returning Horsemen. The reports also suggested that Lionsgate International will launch AFM sales next week on the movie.

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Now You See Me 3 is finally happening

Alex Kurtzman and Bobby Cohen are once again going to produce a movie of the franchise, which has managed to gross over $700 million worldwide.

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Fans react to the news of Now You See Me 3 officially moving forward

Ardent fans of the series have taken to their social media to express their excitement for the movie to finally move into the making after being in talks for years.

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A still from Now You See Me 2

Users shared GIFs and scenes from the previous parts and mentioned how excited they were to once again see The Four Horsemen on-screen. One user wrote, “Probably the most iconic and thrilling heist movie ever made”, whereas another noted, “Have to say, I do rather enjoy these films”. Another Twitter user noted, “Been waiting for this for so many years.” A user mentioned, “I’m pi**ing and shi**ing with excitement.” 

Some fans went ahead to give the makers some advice on how they’d like to see the movie, with one fan writing, “Ahh finally, I’ve been hoping for this for a very long time. Hope it’s the same cast though and please don’t ruin this with any woke stuff.”

While another wrote, “This is so, so cool. I love these movies! I’m so happy they’re working on a sequel.” Someone went ahead to suggest that the movie should feature a real magician (Chris Angel or Copperfield) as the bad guy in the movie.

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Now You See Me 3 to expand the world of illusions

According to a report from Slash Films, the third part is going to expand the world of illusionists in a way that the makers can introduce new characters in the movie but also leave opportunities for the original cast to reprise their characters.

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Now You See Me 3 is going to expand it’s world with new & old characters

Back in 2016, Benedict Cumberbatch was rumored to be joining the cast of the movie, which fans believe could be an interesting choice, keeping his Doctor Strange character in mind. There have been no more updates on the movie, but if things go smoothly, the movie could be seen on-screen in 2024.

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