Seth Gordon, director of the new Netflix action comedy Back in Action, discusses his casting decisions for the film, particularly the choice of Kyle Chandler as the antagonist, highlighting the element of surprise. He also reveals plans for a potential sequel, hinting at the involvement of Emily's mysterious father.
. Talking about the character, Gordon recently shed light on the creative reasoning behind choosing Chandler for the role, all the while hinting at how a follow-up edition could shape up.In a recent discussion, the filmmaker revealed that he cast Kyle Chandler as the film’s antagonist to throw the audience off balance.
As Back in Action gallops towards its ending, viewers learn that it was Chandler’s Chuck who had betrayed Matt and Emily in a bid to obtain the key. Speaking toThe director stated, “Kyle Chandler, I feel like what he’s best known for, probably, is Friday Night Lights, which is this, ‘Aw shucks’, good guy. So I don’t think you see him. You don’t often see him in comedies, but you definitely don’t often see him as the villain, so I thought perfect for that surprise.
Explaining this addition, Gordon stated, “It felt like he should be there, trying to draw them into some other case. And then the notion of ‘dad’ was born out of that.” He also teased plans for Back in Action 2, noting, “Oh yeah, got some ideas about what it would be about and who could play the part, but, you know..”
At the time of writing, the proposed Back in Action sequel has yet to receive confirmation or an official release date from its creators.Apoorv Rastogi is an Entertainment and Pop Culture writer for Evolve Media, where he also covers Sports and Political news. A dedicated cinephile inside out, he is proficient in delivering engaging content on celebrity culture, with all things superhero being his specialty. Apoorv is a Sports enthusiast whose love for football shines through in his coverage.
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