There's plenty of tricks and illusions, including a vanishing cast member and a magically appearing former child star, in the first official trailer for 'Now You See Me: The Second Act!'
The sequel to the 2013 film marks the return of Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and Mark Ruffalo, but no Isla Fisher. Instead, 'Now You See Me 2' welcomes 'Masters of Sex' star Lizzy Caplan as the newest member of the Four Horsemen!
An excerpt of the film synopsis reads as follows:
"THE FOUR HORSEMEN [Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco and Caplan] return for a second mind-bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights and taking them around the globe. One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public's adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate."
The trailer opens with a statement from Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), who says, "People see the Horsemen as noble Robin Hoods, but I believe that their first act was just a set up for an even bigger reveal." It is shown that Danny Atlas (Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Harrelson) and Jack Wilder (Franco) have returned to the world of illusions, and Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine) is watching them. There are more amazing tricks, and Bradley has the perfect comment: "If you think you've seen it all, take another look."
The 'Now You See Me: The Second Act' trailer also offers a glimpse at Walter Tressler (Daniel Radcliffe) trying his hand (and failing) at a simple card trick. There is also a quick shot of Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) watching the Horsemen perform.
'Now You See Me: The Second Act' is directed by Jon M. Chu and also stars Sanaa Lathan, Jay Chou and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. The film is scheduled for release on June 10, 2016.
