Lionsgate has announced the additions of Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplin and Jay Chou to the already loaded cast of the upcoming Now You See Me 2, the greatly anticipated sequel to the 2013 sleeper hit that grossed over $350 million internationally.
Radcliffe and Caplin are well known amongst American audiences thanks to their work in the Harry Potter films and Showtime's 'Masters of Sex' respectively. Chou is a bit more unknown, though the Taiwanese star does come with an impressive resume (and millinos of fans) that should help the film internationally. The three actors bring an even stronger sense of legitamicy to the film, which already boasts an impressive cast of award winners and fan favorites.
The trio join previously announced returning stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Woody Harrelson, Michael Caine, Dave Franco and Isla Fisher. The magic-themed sequel is set to take place a year after the Four Horsemen outwit the FBI and earn the admiration of the general public. But things get a little hairy when the group finds themselves face to face with a new enemy who has just hired them to pull off their biggest heist yet.
The film, which is almost guaranteed to be downright awesome (and completely badass), will hit theaters on July 10, 2016.
