Contains a discussion of sexual assault allegations.

Summary

• The long-awaited sequel for The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is reportedly in the works with Guy Ritchie as director and Henry Cavill returning.
• Armie Hammer's sexual assault allegations may lead to the recasting of his character for The Man From U.N.C.L.E 2.
• While there has been speculation about a sequel, Warner Bros. has not officially confirmed The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2.

Nearly a decade after the first movie was released, there's still demand for The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 updates — and, at long last, there has been movement on the Henry Cavill spy movie sequel. Due to mixed reviews and disappointing box office returns, the movie came and went without much notice and little talk of a sequel despite the first one hinting at more adventures to come. However, as the movie gradually gained a following thanks to streaming services, the question of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 continued to come up.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. is an update of the 1960s spy series of the same name, and a movie version was stuck in development hell for 20 years. Quentin Tarantino briefly considered taking it on, while directors like Steven Soderbergh and actors from George Clooney to Tom Cruise came and went. The movie was praised for its breezy tone and retro spy movie feel, but unfortunately, it only grossed a little over $100 million worldwide. However, speculation arose that The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 conversations may start afresh.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2: Latest News

After silence on the project for a long time, the latest The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 updates came in 2023. It's been reported (via FandomWire) that the long-awaited sequel is indeed in the works. Few details are given in the report other than the fact that Guy Ritchie will return as director and Henry Cavill will once again play Napoleon Solo. It is also suggested that the role of the second lead, Illya Kuryakin, will be recast following Armie Hammer's sexual assault allegations in early 2021. However, as promising as the rumored Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 conversations are, there's been nothing official confirmed by any studio just yet.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 Is Not Yet Confirmed

Despite the rumored The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 updates being promising, the movie has not yet been confirmed by Warner Bros. There has been talk of movement on the sequel before, with Armie Hammer revealing (via Collider) that he and writer Lionel Wigram still "kick" around ideas for a potential follow-up, but Hammer's fall from grace makes that less likely.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2: Cast

There have been no The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 updates for the cast of the sequel, but fans can expect the return of at least some familiar faces. The reporting by Fandomwire and others suggests that Henry Cavill will return as Napolean Solo in the sequel with his performance being a highlight of the original movie. Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander is also a possible returning cast member, with her character of Gaby Teller being hinted at as part of the team going forward at the end of the movie.

Jared Harris appeared in the original movie as Solo's CIA boss, Sanders, who could return as an authority figure for the sequel. Likewise, Hugh Grant could also return in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 as Waverly, an MI6 official. The biggest issue with The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2's casting is the role of Illya Kuryakin. Armie Hammer's various allegations make it likely he will not be asked to return for the sequel.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2: Story Details

There have been no The Man From U.N.C.L.E. 2 updates related to the sequel's potential plot. The first movie set the stage for the three main characters, Napoleon Solo, Illya Kuryakin, and Gaby Teller, to continue working together. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. ends with a tease for the future as the three have been reassigned to a new international organization overseen by Waverly and given the codename U.N.C.L.E. Given how reluctant the three characters look to be working together again, it is safe to assume the sequel with continued the strained relationship between the heroes as they attempt to save the world.

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  The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

  Summary:

  Set in the early 1960s, the film follows CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Cavill) and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin (Hammer), who must put aside their respective country's differences during the Cold War and join forces in an effort to stop a mysterious criminal organization that is developing nuclear weapons.

  Release Date:

  2015-08-14

  Cast:

  Hugh Grant, Jared Harris, Armie Hammer, Henry Cavill, Alicia Vikander

  Director:

  Guy Ritchie

  Genres:

  Action, Adventure, Comedy

  Rating:

  PG-13

  Writers:

  Lionel Wigram, Guy Ritchie

  Runtime:

  116minutes

  Budget:

  $75–84 million

  Studio(s):

  Warner Bros. Pictures

  Distributor(s):

  Warner Bros. Pictures