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Joe Russo to Write ‘Extraction 2’ for Netflix

Chris Hemsworth in Extraction

Joe Russo has closed a deal to jot down the script for “Extraction 2,” the sequel to the Chris Hemsworth motion movie that debuted on Netflix on April 24.

No different offers have closed, however Russo’s manufacturing firm that he runs alongside his brother Anthony Russo, AGBO, is hopeful that Hemsworth will return alongside director Sam Hargrave. Russo additionally wrote the screenplay for the primary movie.

Hemsworth stars as Rake, a black ops mercenary who’s tasked to rescue an Indian drug lord’s kidnapped son in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Russo, Anthony Russo, Mike Larocca, Eric Gitter, Peter Schwern and Hemsworth produced the motion thriller.

On Friday, Netflix introduced on Twitter that “Extraction” is on its option to turning into the most important ever movie premiere on the platform, with a projected 90 hundreds of thousands households tuning in within the first 4 weeks.

For followers who’ve watched the movie, “Extraction” ends in such a method that may make it doable for Rake to return in a sequel. Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda, Golshifteh Farahani and David Harbour additionally starred.

A spokesperson for Russo has not but responded to TheWrap’s request for remark.

Russo’s different current credit embrace directing each “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Endgame,” in addition to “Captain America: Civil War” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” He additionally served as a producer on “Relic,” “21 Bridges” and “Mosul.” He is at the moment in post-production for “Cherry,” which stars Tom Holland, Kelli Berglund, Jack Reynor and Thomas Lennon.

He is represented by WME, Rogers & Cowen/PMK, and Greenberg Glusker.

Deadline first reported the information.

The Evolution of Chris Hemsworth: From ‘Star Trek’ to ‘Bad Times on the El Royale’ (Photos)

It did not take lengthy for Hollywood to understand it had one thing with Chris Hemsworth, however Australia held on to this star-in-the-making for years. The Wrap takes a take a look at the short-yet-productive profession of the one man who might rival Hugh Jackman for pure Aussie star energy.
“Guinevere Jones” (2002)

Hemsworth’s first display look got here courtesy of this Australian fantasy collection, by which he appeared twice because the legendary King Arthur. Even then, it was clear that lengthy hair was his look.

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“Home and Away” (2004-07)

His breakout position, Hemsworth’s flip as highschool dropout Kim Hyde took place after he auditioned for one more position, however was turned down. He gained a Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent and, on the top of his character’s recognition, competed within the fifth season of “Dancing With the Stars Australia.” In May 2015, Hemsworth returned to the present as an additional after catching up with previous buddies on the set.

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“Star Trek” (2009)

For his first movie position, Hemsworth appeared in “Star Trek” within the small however essential position of George Kirk, the daddy of legendary Enterprise captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine).

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“Thor” (2011)

The Aussie lastly broke out in America by taking part in Thor, God of Thunder, within the eponymous movie. He gained the position over, amongst others, little brother Liam Hemsworth (“The Hunger Games”) and Tom Hiddleston, who was promptly employed to play Loki.

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“The Cabin in the Woods” (2012)

Filmed in 2009 and stored on the shelf for 3 years, “Cabin” was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its skillful skewering of horror cliches.