Many Gerard Butler fans consider “The Law of Vengeance” to be one of the Scottish action star’s best films. The fact that the thriller is currently experiencing its second spring on Netflix should also fuel work on Part 2.
Despite roles in action-heavy blockbusters such as “Tomb Raider 2”, “The Reign of Fire” or “300”, Gerard Butler was pigeonholed as a RomCom for a long time – until he appeared in “RocknRolla”, “Gamer” and “Law of the Revenge” was able to establish himself as an action hero towards the end of the noughties. The latter in particular is still considered by audiences to be one of the charismatic Scot’s best films – this is shown not only by strong ratings such as 7.4/10 on the IMDb, but also by the fact that the brutal vigilante thriller has been topping the Netflix charts for days the popularity of the tough thriller.
If you want to see the Director’s Cut, which is almost ten (!) minutes longer and much harder, you’ll have to grab the Blu-ray* or 4K Blu-ray*, but even the widely known theatrical version doesn’t go too squeamish and does it did not affect the popularity of the film. And the fact that the film, which recently landed on Netflix, is currently going through the roof on the streaming platform, shouldn’t hurt that the sequel will bring some fresh air. Because yes, “Law of Vengeance 2” has already been confirmed for 2022!
This is what we know about “Law of Vengeance 2”
Almost two years have now passed since it was revealed that “Law Abiding Citizen” (the film’s original English title) wasn’t over yet. A good 13 years after the first part, it was announced that a sequel was being worked on – for which some of the most important characters from the first film would return.
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It has already been revealed that Gerard Butler will get the project off the ground as a producer himself – together with producer Lucas Foster. In addition, “Equilibrium” maker and “Expendables 4” and “The Beekeeper” writer Kurt Wimmer is back on board as a screenwriter. Foster also announced that he was looking forward to seeing “these great characters” again – which probably meant Nick Rice (played by Jamie Foxx) and Clyde Shelton, played by Butler. Anyone who knows the film will probably have one or two question marks on their foreheads…
Are Foxx and Butler really returning?
However, since the announcement of the plans to actually continue “Law of Vengeance” after all these years, the project has become quiet again. Is the team around Gerard Butler and Co. still working on it or has it perhaps already been abandoned? Only time will tell.
Without giving any spoilers at this point: We would be very curious to see what would happen after the end of the first part – and whether not only Butler and Foxx would return in front of the camera, but possibly also F. Gary Gray (“Negotiable Matter”, ” Fast & Furious 8”) as director.
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“Law of Vengeance” tells the story of a family man (Gerard Butler) whose life is completely turned upside down by the murder of his wife and young daughter. And then, in conversation with his lawyer (Jamie Foxx), the widower also has to realize that the perpetrator will face no more than a measly five years in prison for his atrocities. Not enough, Shelton thinks – and decides to take the law into his own hands years later…
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