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Directed by | Jeff Chan |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Code 8: Part II is an upcoming Canadian science fiction action film[1] serving as a sequel to the 2019 film Code 8. Directed by Jeff Chan, who co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Paré, Sherren Lee and Jesse LaVercombe, the film will have Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell reprise their roles as Connor Reed and Garrett Kelton from the original film.
Code 8: Part II is set to be released on Netflix in 2024.
Premise
The film centers around the 4% of people living in fictional Lincoln City who possess special abilities. It follows the journey of a teenage girl fighting to get justice for her slain brother at the hands of corrupt police officers. After becoming a witness to the cover-up, she becomes a target and enlists the help of an ex-con and his former partner-in-crime.
Cast
- Robbie Amell as Connor Reed
- Stephen Amell as Garrett Kelton
Production
The film is a sequel to the 2019 film Code 8. On June 1, 2021, it was announced Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell would produce the sequel and reprise their roles from the original film.[2] On June 14, Ted Sarandos announced Netflix had acquired the rights to the feature film.[3] Filming was scheduled to begin in Toronto in October 2021.[4] Cast members confirmed filming had begun in November 2021, with Amell teasing the possibility of Code 8: Part III.[5]
References
- ↑ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Code 8: Part II". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (June 1, 2021). "Robbie Amell & Stephen Amell To Star In Code 8 Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 14, 2021). "Netflix Lands Worldwide Rights To Sci-Fi Sequel Code 8: Part II". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ↑ Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 5, 2021). "Hero Nation Podcast: Stephen Amell On Heels Debut, Arrow Exit, Code 8 Sequel Status; 'Black Widow' Suit & MCU". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ↑ Navarro, Alexander (November 5, 2021). "Code 8: Part 2 Begins Filming, Robbie Amell Teases the Possibility of Code 8: Part 3". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2021.