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Lionsgate Fast-Tracks The Last Witch Hunter Sequel With Vin Diesel, Michael Caine Attached

The move follows a surge in viewing that pushed the 2015 film into Netflix’s top five.

Overview

  • Diesel will reprise Kaulder as Lionsgate develops the sequel with his One Race Films on an accelerated timeline.
  • Michael Caine is attached to return as Dolan, though sources say his deal is not finalized.
  • Studio chair Adam Fogelson said sustained audience discovery over the past decade shows demand for more stories in this world.
  • Lionsgate points to technology advances to deliver a more ambitious film at lower cost relative to traditional methods.
  • The original drew weak reviews and modest domestic box office but stronger international receipts, and no release date or broader casting has been announced for the new film.