Earlier this week, production got started in Atlanta on the action-packed sequelEscape Plan 2, with starSylvester Stallonesending out an intriguing video from the set. Today, we have a first look atDave Bautista, who is seen brandishing a huge machine gun, along with more behind-the-scenes photos of theGuardians of the Galaxy 2star. While it hasn’t been revealed exactly who he’s playing yet, another photo that surfaced on social media reveals the actor has already wrapped after just a few days of shooting.
These images have debuted on variousTwitteraccounts, including those of directorSteven C. Miller, director of photographyBrandon CoxandAlejandro Lalinde, who revealed on Instagram thatDave Bautistawrapped earlier today, while praising the actor’s “grace and humility.” The image posted onBrandon Cox’s Twitter account shows bothDave BautistaandSylvester Stallonediscussing a scene with directorSteven C. Miller, which appears to take place at a bar, although very little has been revealed about what has been shot so far. We also have a new photo fromSteven C. Miller’s Twitter which features the director going over the script for a prison cell scene withSylvester Stallone.
The set video posted bySylvester Stalloneyesterday also featured a glimpse at a mysterious robot, whom the actor said will have an integral part in the film’s ending, although he wouldn’t offer any further details. Earlier today, the actor took to Instagram yet again to reveal a new photo himself alongside his new robot friend, while explaining that his character,Ray Breslin, will actually be fighting this metal monster. Here’s whatSylvester Stallonehad to say in today’s Instagram post.
“On the set ofEscape Plan 2. with my new hardheaded enemy! There was a time when I thought it would never be possible that I would have to go against a robot. Now I don’t mind fighting with just about anybody but there’s something insane about hitting a techno-thug with a head of metal and no nerves , And certainly no sense of humor, that can take the joy out of one’s life. Anyway the shoot is going great in Atlanta! #lionsgate #Atlanta. #robots #metal #guardians of the galaxy”
It was also revealed yesterday that the full title isEscape Plan 2 Hades, although it hasn’t been confirmed yet how long production will be happening in Atlanta for, or if Emmett/Furla/Oasis has a release date in mind for thisaction sequel.Sylvester StalloneandDave Bautistalead a cast that also includesJaime King,50 Cent, who reprises his role as Hush from the firstEscape Planmovie, Fall Out Boy front manPete WentzandJesse Metcalfe.Steven C. Milleris directing from a script byMiles Chapman, who co-wrote the originalEscape PlanwithJason Keller.
The originalEscape Plan, which also starredArnold Schwarzenegger, who doesn’t appear to be returning for the sequel, only earned $25.1 million domestically, but it earned an additional $112.1 million worldwide, $40.9 million of which came directly from China. The movie’s success in China lead Emmet/Furla/Oasis to set this movie up as an official U.S./Chinese co-production, with EFO producing alongsideMark Cantonand Beijing-based Leomus Pictures, under a $20 million budget. Take a look at the official first look atDave BautistainEscape Plan 2, along with the latest photos from the Atlanta set as production continues.
