Summary

• Now You See Me 3 has been in the works for several years, but there has been little movement and its future remains uncertain.
• Ruben Fleischer has been announced as the new director for Now You See Me 3, bringing his action-comedy style to the franchise.
• The returning cast for Now You See Me 3 is unconfirmed, but it is likely that the star-studded ensemble from the previous movies will be back, along with possible new additions.

Though announced in 2016, Now You See Me 3 news was scarce until a few major updates reignited interest in the project. The original Now You See Me was a glossy thriller that involved a team of magicians called the Four Horsemen who pull off a series of daring heists using their skills in illusion, hypnosis, and sleight-of-hand. Now You See Me dazzled with its original concept, strong ensemble, and overall wit, even if critics weren't all that loving. The sequel found similar success, and a franchise was seemingly blossoming.

Rumors have suggested all manner of developments for Now You See Me 3, from the star-studded cast returning to a totally new story serving as a soft reboot of the franchise. Despite high interest, little has been made about the potential sequel in the years since, and the trilogy-capping film seemed to be totally lost. However, new developments have arrived which seem to suggest that Now You See Me 3 is more than an illusion, and could actually find its way to cinemas in the near future.

Now You See Me 3 Latest News

The Threequel Adds Its First New Cast Members

With things finally beginning to ramp up for the highly anticipated threequel, the first new cast members are added to Now You See Me 3. Along with many of the original cast members who are expected to return to their roles, newcomers Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie, Ahsoka), Justice Smith (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), and Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) have all joined Now You See Me 3. Nothing is known about their roles at this juncture, and there are likely only the first in a series of new names joining the so-called "soft-reboot".

Now You See Me 3 Is Confirmed

More Magical Trickery Is On The Way

The confirmation also comes with a bit of a hint as to what direction the franchise is going, and Lionsgate promised a big shift in tone compared to the first two movies.

The announcement from Lionsgate is the first real proof that Now You See Me 3 is officially on the slate, even if adding a director was a big step. The confirmation also comes with a bit of a hint as to what direction the franchise is going, and Lionsgate promised a big shift in tone compared to the first two movies. Fleisher marks the third director to helm a Now You See Me movie, and it is clear that each new filmmaker has left their own stamp on the franchise, and helped to make each installment feel like its own standalone work of art.

Louis Leterrier directed Now You See Me and Jon M. Chu directed Now You See Me 2

Now You See Me 3 Cast

A Mix Of New & Returning Faces Is Expected

The Now You See Me 3 cast is unconfirmed, but it is likely the third movie would try to bring back its star-studded ensemble. The main cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco as the magician heroes. Isla Fisher didn't return for Now You See Me 2 , leading to Lizzy Caplan joining the cast. However, with them playing two different characters, it is entirely possible each of them could return. Jesse Eisenberg's latest hopeful update suggests he is signed on to do the film, otherwise, he wouldn't be so invested in its production

Aside from the returning cast, a few new faces have already joined the ensemble and the sequel promises to be a Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie, Ahsoka), Justice Smith (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), and Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) have been cast but nothing is known about their roles at this juncture. It's expected that more new names will be added in the future.

The presumptive cast of Now You See Me 3 includes:

Now You See Me 3: Story Details

What Trick Will The Four Horsemen Pull Next?

Now You See Me 3 story details are not yet known, but Now You See Me 2 did leave hints for where the franchise could go from there. The second movie ended with Ruffalo's character being asked to take over the leadership of The Eye, a secret society of magicians, while offering the tease that the Horsemen would join the society as well. However, some rumors and theories about Now You See Me 3 suggest it could be a soft reboot, and The Eye gives a perfect opportunity for this.

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According to Jesse Eisenberg, the script for Now You See Me 3 preserves the tone that made the first two so unique. Gushing about the one-of-a-kind nature of the franchise, Eisenberg said "the thing I love about it so much, having just read the script, it celebrates intelligence and it’s non-violent but exciting." While this reveals nothing about the specifics of the story, it at least guarantees that Now You See Me 3 will be a return to form for the unusual Hollywood franchise.