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New Stars Join Tom Hanks' WWII Epic
3 Mar
Summary
- James Udom and Jonathan von Mering join Greyhound 2 cast.
- Production is underway in Australia with Screen NSW support.
- The sequel follows Captain Krause on a new WWII mission.
The ensemble cast for Greyhound 2, the sequel to Tom Hanks' World War II film, has expanded with the addition of James Udom and Jonathan von Mering. Production for the film is actively underway in Australia, with support from Screen NSW's Made in NSW Fund. This next installment promises to follow Captain Krause, portrayed by Hanks, on a significant wartime journey.
The narrative will trace the Greyhound crew's path from the beaches of Normandy across to the Pacific Ocean. Their mission aims to contribute to a crucial turning point in the war. The first Greyhound film, released on Apple TV in July 2020, garnered significant viewership and an Oscar nomination for Best Sound.
Tom Hanks has also penned the script for Greyhound 2, continuing his involvement from the first film. He previously starred as a first-time captain tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships during World War II. The original story was inspired by events from the Battle of the Atlantic.
