Den of Thieves 2: Pantera gets its first trailer, revealing more about the sequel to the 2018 action thriller. Directed by Christian Gudegast, Den of Thieves starred Gerard Butler as "Big Nick" O'Brien, the leader of an elite unit of LA cops tracking a...
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The Oral History of the ‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ Trailer That Just Came Out
Yes, this is an oral history of a trailer enDen of Thieves is getting a sequel. That’s right: The heist movie from 2018 starring Gerard Butler as the hard-drinking, morally dubious Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department detective “Big Nick” O’Brien has spawned a...
Is Gerard Butler’s Mike Banning In Paris Has Fallen?
A spinoff series to Gerard Butler's 2013 action thriller Olympus Has Fallen will expand the film franchise into television. Paris Has Fallen will feature a brand new cast of characters but will begin a new chapter of the Has Fallen action franchise that began with...
Morena Baccarin Reveals the Surprising Physical Toll ‘Greenland’s Sequel Has Taken
At FanExpo Chicago, Collider's Steve Weintraub sat down with Gotham co-stars Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie for an engaging panel discussion. Among the topics discussed was the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 disaster thriller Greenland, titled Greenland:...
Universal & Lupus Wrap Production on ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ Animated Feature
Universal Pictures Content Group and Lupus Films (Kensuke’s Kingdom, Ethel & Ernest) have completed production on new animated musical feature film, The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland, based on the bestselling book written by Carys Bexington, illustrated by...
Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley to Voice Animated Feature ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler and Simone Ashley are lending their voices to upcoming animated musical “The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland.” Produced by Universal Pictures Content Group and Lupus Films, the film is based on Carys Bexington’s bestselling book which...
Gerard Butler Defends Iconic American Landmark In New Action Thriller
Hollywood action star, Gerard Butler, known for his roles in such films as 300 and Olympus Has Fallen, is once again taking on the hero role as the main star of the new action comedy thriller film Empire State. The upcoming action thriller will reunite Gerard Butler...
Gerard Butler In Talks To Re-Team With Christian Gudegast For Action Adventure ‘Empire State’ – Cannes Market Hot Project
EXCLUSIVE: Gerard Butler is in talks to re-team with Den Of Thieves director Christian Gudegast in comedic action-thriller Empire State, about an attack on the iconic skyscraper. In Empire State, when the Empire State Building comes under attack by a military...
‘Greenland: Migration’: Lionsgate Boards Gerard Butler Action Thriller From Anton and STX Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Lionsgate will handle U.S. distribution of eagerly awaited “Greenland” sequel “Greenland: Migration,” Variety can confirm. STX, which has a distribution partnership with Lionsgate, is handling international distribution. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh (“Greenland,”...
Gerard Butler’s Long-Delayed ‘Greenland’ Sequel Finally Sets Filming Start Date
Gerard Butler‘s long-awaited “Greenland” sequel is finally set to go into production in April, Variety can confirm. The disaster film, titled “Greenland: Migration,” will see Butler reunite with director Ric Roman Waugh and “Greenland” writer Chris Sparling....
Gerard Butler Reprising ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Role In Universal’s Live-Action Adaptation
Universal Pictures‘ live-action adaptation of the DreamWorks Animation franchise How to Train Your Dragon is bringing back a familiar face, as sources tell Deadline that Gerard Butler, who voiced Hiccup’s father Stoick in the original movies, will reprise the role....
Gerard Butler Reprising ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Role for Live-Action Remake
He joins new stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker. Gerard Butler is returning to the How to Train Your Dragon fold, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The actor will reprise the father role of Stoick the Vast in the live-action remake that hails from original...
Greenland 2 Return Chances Get Promising Update From Morena Baccarin 3 Years After Gerard Butler Sleeper Hit
Exclusive: Morena Baccarin offers a promising update on her Greenland 2 return 3 years after the Gerard Butler disaster movie became a sleeper hit. Two years after the sequel was first announced, Morena Baccarin has a promising update on her Greenland: Migration...
Gerard Butler is barely recognizable with blonde hair on set of In The Hand Of Dante in NYC
Gerard Butler is currently hard at work on the new American-Italian drama film In The Hand Of Dante that being directed by Julian Schnabel. The longtime leading man was spotted shooting a new scene in the West Village neighborhood of Downtown Manhattan with a young...
Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa & Gerard Butler To Lead Julian Schnabel’s ‘In The Hand Of Dante’
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa and Gerard Butler are set to star in crime thriller In the Hand of Dante, with Oscar nominee Julian Schnabel directing and Martin Scorsese among the executive producers. The film is in production in Italy and recently landed an...
Olympus has settled: Star actor Gerard Butler lawsuit over profits from Hollywood blockbuster film coming to an end
Star actor Gerard Butler’s lawsuit over millions of dollars in profits that he claimed he was entitled to from his work in the film Olympus Has Fallen is coming to an end, a notice of settlement filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court indicates. According to the...
‘Night Has Fallen’ Producer Gives Updates on the Gerard Butler-Led Franchise
The producer gives an idea of what's to come with the franchise's long-anticipated fourth film. During his time in Hollywood, producer Les Weldon has stood behind his fair share of money-making franchises. Today marks the release of Expend4bles, the fourth film in The...
The Campy Masculine Pleasures of Gerard Butler
The action-flick Everyman limps nobly on in “Kandahar.” Midway through Gerard Butler’s new movie, “Kandahar,” is maybe the coolest sequence I have ever seen in a Gerard Butler movie. It’s the middle of the night in the middle of a desert, and Butler’s C.I.A.-operative...
‘Plane’ Lands Sequel: ‘Ship,’ Led by Mike Colter, Set to Start Production This Year
A sequel to “Plane” is officially taking flight — or rather, setting sail. Mike Colter, who played accused murderer Louis Gaspare in the original film, will headline the new, nautical movie, which is aptly titled “Ship.” Producers MadRiver Pictures, Di Bonaventura...
Exclusive: Latest Plane Image Showcases Gerard Butler in a War-Torn Jungle
Gerard Butler will fight to survive alongside Mike Colter when Plane arrives in theaters. Gerard Butler looks to survive on a war-torn island after a brutal crash in the upcoming film Plane. Most people think a crash landing in a commercial aircraft would be quite...
This Intense Gerard Butler Thriller Has Overtaken ‘Blonde’ as the #1 Movie on Netflix
One of the most highly-anticipated films of 2022 was Blonde—a Netflix drama based on the Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name, which tells a fictionalized version of Marilyn Monroe's life and stars Ana de Armas (Knives Out) in the lead role. And although the film...
Gerard Butler Action Thriller ‘Kandahar’ Acquired by Open Road for U.S. Distribution
Open Road Films has landed North American distribution rights to the action thriller “Kandahar,” starring Gerard Butler and directed by Ric Roman Waugh. The film will receive a wide domestic release in 2023. First announced in 2020, “Kandahar” follows Tom Harris...
Gerard Butler-Led Action Thriller ‘Kandahar’ Set for 2023 Theatrical Release
The film was penned by Mitchell LaFortune, and is based on his personal experiences as an intelligence officer working during the Snowden leaks. It was announced today that Open Road Films has acquired the North American rights to Kandahar, an explosive action...
Gerard Butler’s G-Base Boards Remi Adeleke’s Human Trafficking Thriller ‘Unexpected Redemption’
Butler and Alan Siegel's production company is teaming with Adeleke for his feature directorial debut, which delves into the world of human trafficking and organ harvesting. Gerard Butler and Alan Siegel have teamed back up with Remi Adeleke, the star of upcoming...
‘Law Abiding Citizen’ Sequel In The Works With Village Roadshow & Rivulet Films
A follow-up to the $130M-plus grossing movie Law Abiding Citizen is happening with producer Lucas Foster and screenwriter Kurt Wimmer returning, as well as Gerard Butler and his G-Base partner Alan Siegel reprising their roles as producers. The storyline is being kept...