Written by James Vanderbilt, Murder Mystery 2 is an upcoming American comedy-mystery film and a sequel to the 2019 film Murder Mystery, which sees Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston return as amateur sleuths, Nick Spitz and Denny Waters. The screenplay was co-written by Jim Rash who is also set to direct with Jeremy Garelick.
The plot of the film sees Nick Spitz get framed for murder just before his daughter’s wedding after he decides to delegate responsibility for clearing up cases. He sets out across America with Denny Waters as they attempt to clear his name while avoiding death themselves.
Who’s In The Casting For “Murder Mystery 2”?
- Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz,
- Jennifer Aniston as Audrey Spitz,
- Mark Strong
- Mélanie Laurent
- Jodie Turner-Smith
- Enrique Arce
- Tony Goldwyn
- Annie Mumolo
- Zurin Villanueva
- Kuhoo Verma
- Adeel Akhtar as Maharajah
- John Kani as Colonel Ulenga
What’s The Plotting On “Murder Mystery 2”?
The plot sees Nick Spitz get framed for murder just before his daughter’s wedding after he decides to delegate responsibility for clearing up cases. He sets out across America with Denny Waters as they attempt to clear his name while avoiding death themselves. The film will have the same feel as the first movie, with unexpected twists and turns.
What’s Interesting About The “Murder Mystery 2”?
Although not strictly a sequel, the film will continue from the concept introduced in Murder Mystery. The film stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, married detectives who must solve a murder while also dealing with this new situation. Announced In October 2018, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston were announced as in negotiations to return for a sequel. Aniston will reprise her role as Denny Waters while Sandler is expected to return to his role as Nick Spitz. The film, to be directed by Rash, was confirmed in July 2019 with filming set to start on 6th September 2019 in Vancouver.
In December 2019, Jim Rash revealed he had begun writing the script for Murder Mystery 2 and stated he hoped it wouldn’t take as long to write this time around as the first film did.
In April 2020, Garelick announced that principal photography on the film had begun.
What’s The Release Date Of “Murder Mystery 2”?
The film, featuring the return of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston as amateur detectives Nick Spitz and Audrey Spitz, will be released on Netflix in 2022 at any time.
What’s In The Posters For “Murder Mystery 2”?
Recently, Netflix released a poster for the film in which Denny Waters is seen holding up a crossbow that has been used to kill someone in the first scene of the film. This segues into Nick’s arrest where he points it at his daughter Audrey’s fiance Hank.
What’s The Review On “Murder Mystery”?
The film received mixed reviews overall. Most critics praised the cameos and the chemistry between Sandler and Aniston, although some felt that it didn’t quite live up to its expectations. Many felt that Sandler’s performance was much better than that of his previous Netflix film, The Ridiculous 6.
What About The Development Of “Murder Mystery 2”?
The film was originally announced in October 2018, alongside the original film. Vanderbilt, Rash, and Garelick wrote the script and Vanderbilt would direct.
In January 2019, reports emerged that Jessica Chastain had been added to the cast, although no official confirmation was given by Netflix or Chastain’s agent.
In July 2019, it was reported that Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler had been cast in the upcoming sequel, along with Mark Strong as a “colorful character”.
In August 2019, it was confirmed that Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston were still attached to return for the sequel with Zazie Beetz also confirmed to be a part of the cast.
