An ‘Extraction’ sequel is in the works, according to the film’s writer Joe Russo.
The 48-year-old filmmaker served as both a screenwriter and producer on the Netflix Original action flick and following the movie’s huge success, being streamed by over 90 million viewers, Russo has confirmed he is going to penning a follow-up.
It is hoped that Chris Hemsworth will reprise his role as mercenary Tyler Rake and that Sam Hargrave – who made his reputation as a stunt coordinator on several Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters – will return as director.
Joe said: "The deal is closed for me to write ‘Extraction 2’, and we are in the formative stages of what the story can be."
Joe – whose brother Anthony Russo also served as a producer – refused to confirm if the new project would be a prequel or sequel after the ambiguous ending to the first film.
He explained: "We’re not committing yet to whether that story goes forward, or backward in time. We left a big loose ending that leaves question marks for the audience."
Joe believes the reason audiences have enjoyed ‘Extraction’ is because it has exhilarating action sequences and a simple plot.
The story follows 36-year-old Hemsworth’s alter ego Tyler who is tasked with rescuing the kidnapped son of a drug baron in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Joe – who has helmed several MCU movies with his brother – said: "There was always a simple drive to the story, a balletic execution of action where you take a damaged character who made an egregious mistake in the past and has a shot at redemption which might be fatal.
"What was key is that we needed a muscular action director like Sam to be the main creative force in the execution of the action."
Director Sam Hargrave recently hinted there would be a second film because there is "a lot of potential" with the story.
He said: "There’s a lot of potential; it’s so interesting. And again, the beauty of an ambiguous ending is that there’s a lot of ways you can go. You can go forwards or backwards. Either way you look on the timeline are very interesting stories."
Extraction sequel being written
