The first look for Netflix's Extraction 2 is out, and fans can't stop talking about it. It is a sequel to Extraction, which was released in 2020. The film stars Chris Hemsworth and Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani in crucial roles.
Fans on Twitter have been raving about the first look dropped by Netflix, with one user saying they ''can't wait'' for the film to be released.
Read on to find out what other fans have to say.
Twitterati explodes as Netflix drops Extraction 2 first look
Several fans took to Twitter to share their views about the first look of Extraction 2. Many expressed unbridled enthusiasm for the film, with some enquiring about the official release date of the film. Others mentioned that the behind-the-scenes footage looks pretty interesting.
Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter:
The intriguing first look for Extraction 2 opens with a voiceover that says,
''There's a moment when you say to yourself: It can't be done. But instead of backing down, you push yourself forward, into the unknown.''
The clip then briefly depicts some of the action sequences from the film. Director Sam Hargrave then talks about a one-take shot in the film. He says,
''For Extraction 1, we had a major action sequence that felt like one continuous shot, we call that a oner. For Extraction 2, we're going to push that even further, with a sequence more intricate and more extreme than before. And we've got a real helicopter landing on the rooftops of moving trains.''
The film is expected to be out in 2023, but the exact release date is yet to be announced.
More details about the Extraction 2 plot and cast
The film continues the fascinating story of Tyler Rake, tasked with a high-risk mission that involves rescuing the family of a notorious gangster. As per Netflix's official YouTube channel, the synopsis of the film reads:
''Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in EXTRACTION 2, the sequel to Netflix's blockbuster action film EXTRACTION. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.''
The movie stars Chris Hemsworth in the lead role of Tyler Rake. He received widespread critical acclaim for his performance in the first film, and fans have high expectations from him in the second film.
Starring alongside Hemsworth, Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani will reprise her role as Nik Khan. Farahani has appeared in several critically acclaimed films by legendary directors like Jim Jarmusch and Asghar Farhadi. She's known for her performances in About Elly, Paterson, and The Patience Stone, to name a few.
The film is helmed by Sam Hargrave. Hargrave has directed many short films, such as The Shoot, Love and Vigilance, Seven Layer Dip, and many more.
Extraction 2 will be released on Netflix in 2023.