The Now You See Me films delighted audiences in 2013 by combining magic, action, and comedy in an engaging way. Now, they promise to repeat the successful formula in the new production: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The sequel will bring back the original cast, including the well-known Four Horsemen, while introducing new characters who will play important roles in this new journey.
With even more daring scenes of illusion and surprising twists, the new film aims not only to satisfy fans but also to expand the franchise’s universe. The expectation is that the production will maintain the balance between visual spectacle and engaging plot that won over audiences in the past.
Remembering the Past
In 2013, audiences were introduced to the Four Horsemen, a group of talented magicians, each specialized in a different area of illusion. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) quickly gained attention by performing grandiose shows that combined magic with carefully planned heists. During their performances, the Horsemen not only exposed flaws in the system but also redistributed the stolen money to the audiences at their shows, which made them popular while simultaneously becoming a problem for the authorities.
The group’s actions attract the attention of FBI agent Dylan Rhodes, played by Mark Ruffalo, who relentlessly pursues the magicians. In one of their greatest acts, the Horsemen steal the fortune of their own sponsor, Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine), redistributing the money to victims of his unethical corporate practices. Feeling betrayed and seeking revenge, Tressler hires magician debunker Thaddeus Bradley, played by Morgan Freeman, to expose the group’s tricks and end their fame.
As the narrative progresses, the mystery surrounding a secret organization called “The Eye”—a legendary society of magicians—becomes the central focus. There is also speculation about a mysterious “fifth Horseman” operating behind the scenes to help the magicians. In the final moments of the movie, it is revealed that Dylan Rhodes, the agent chasing them, was actually the fifth Horseman, who had personal motivations for bringing down Thaddeus.
The New Trailer
In the eagerly awaited first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, which premieres this November, fans were surprised to see the Four Horsemen separated once again. This time, the division seems deeper. In a powerful scene, Daniel Atlas declares that his former companions are “dead” to him, indicating significant emotional tension and distance between Atlas and the rest of the group.
Now, Atlas must work alongside a new group of young magicians to pull off the greatest trick of all: stealing the legendary Heart Diamond, the most valuable jewel in the world. The diamond is in the hands of the powerful Vandenberg family, who plan to auction it off to the highest bidder, regardless of the consequences.
The robbery doesn’t go according to plan, and as things begin to unravel, old faces return: Henley Reeves, Merritt McKinney, and Jack Wilder appear unexpectedly, ready to help. With the aid of Thaddeus Bradley, they team up once more to take on a network of international criminals, reigniting the chemistry and spirit of the original group.
Although Mark Ruffalo and Lizzy Caplan don’t appear in the trailer, there are high expectations that their characters will return, completing the classic cast of magicians. Even though it’s only a few minutes long, the trailer has managed to excite fans of the franchise by preserving the saga’s signature style—a mix of mystery, magic, and electrifying twists—and reaffirming that Now You See Me: Now You Don’t once again promises to captivate audiences from start to finish.
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The article above was edited by Gabriela Travizzanutto.
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