Writer Ed Solomon has revealed that the original title he had in mind for Now You See Me 2 was "Now You Don't." The original Now You See Me hit theaters in 2013, where it became a box office hit despite mixed reviews, grossing an impressive $351 million worldwide against a budget of $75 million. Naturally, a sequel was greenlit and hit theaters in 2016, where it also did well financially, grossing $334 million globally. In fact, it was recently announced that Now You See Me 3 is moving forward with American Hustle screenwriter Eric Warren Singer.
Now You See Me 2 reunited audiences with The Four Horsemen, who resurface after the events of the first film and are recruited by a tech genius to pull off their riskiest heist yet. The sequel, which was directed by Jon M. Chu, starred Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman. While the follow-up was met with mostly negative reviews, many also felt the title should've been "Now You Don't", instead of simply Now You See Me 2. Screenwriter Solomon has now expressed that he shares the same sentiments about the title.
During a Q&A on Reddit recently, screenwriter Solomon revealed that his original pitch for the title of Now You See Me 2 was different from what was ultimately used. When asked by a user why the sequel wasn't titled "Now You Don't," Solomon simply responded, "That was my title idea but the marketing people said no." Before the film was given the final title of Now You See Me 2, it was originally called Now You See Me: The Second Act.
Aside from the third film finally being confirmed to be in development, there hasn't been much forward momentum since it was announced back in 2016. Other than Singer taking on screenwriting duties from previous writers Neil Widener and Gavin James, not much is known about the sequel. As of now, it is assumed that Chu will be returning to direct since he had previously struck a deal to direct Now You See Me 3, but that could always change. While fans expect members of the original cast to return, the studio has stated that the cast for the film is still being determined at this time.
The Now You See Me films have been surprisingly fun popcorn entertainment, utilizing an effective combination of a talented cast and magical elements. While the sequel was a bit of a step back for the franchise in terms of its overall quality, there was still plenty of entertainment value to be had, and the potential for future installments remained strong. However, the sequel certainly could've used a far catchier title. While "Now You Don't" may have been rejected by the marketing team because it may have confused audiences, it could've simply been called "Now You See Me, Now You Don't" in order to remind fans it's a sequel to the first film. Regardless, fans are surely pleased Solomon agrees with their criticisms of the title for Now You See Me 2 and hope the sequel is a bit more creative.
Source: Ed Soloman
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