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Apple TV+ Confirms 'Greyhound' Sequel with Tom Hanks Returning

The WWII naval thriller will expand its story to include the Normandy landings and Pacific theater, with production beginning in Sydney in January 2026.

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Overview

  • Apple TV+ has officially greenlit a sequel to its 2020 WWII naval thriller 'Greyhound,' which starred Tom Hanks as Commander Ernie Krause.
  • Tom Hanks will return as both the lead actor and screenwriter, continuing his collaboration with director Aaron Schneider and producer Gary Goetzman.
  • The sequel will follow Commander Krause and the USS Keeling crew through key WWII events, including the Normandy landings and battles in the Pacific theater.
  • Principal photography is scheduled to begin in January 2026 in Sydney, Australia, with cast negotiations currently underway.
  • The original 'Greyhound,' based on C. S. Forester's novel 'The Good Shepherd,' was a critical success and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Sound.