Kelly McCormick, the producer behind the film Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk, has indicated that work on a sequel is moving through pre production stages. The comments come as industry chatter about Universal Studios taking on a sequel and the chance that the original cast will return to the action packed world introduced in the first movie. McCormick confirmed that Derek Kolstad, known for the John Wick franchise, is currently drafting the script for Nobody 2. He suggested that filming could begin later in the year, but he also acknowledged that timing could shift depending on the availability and schedules of the actors involved.
There has been no explicit confirmation yet on whether Ilya Naishuller, who directed the initial installment, would reprise his role for the sequel. Naishuller led the original project from inception to release, and his involvement remains a topic of ongoing discussion among fans and industry watchers alike.
The original Nobody debuted in March 2021 and carried a production budget of around 17 million dollars. It went on to earn close to 60 million at the global box office, proving that a relatively modest investment can still deliver solid returns when a story resonates. The film centers on an unassuming middle aged man who finds himself compelled to confront threats and criminals after a traumatic armed robbery. Among the cast was Alexey Serebryakov, adding to the ensemble that helped bring the film to life for audiences around the world.
Meanwhile in the broader film development world, there have been other high profile delays and changes in franchise strategy. Notably, there has been chatter about Marvel postponing the sequel efforts for the superhero ensemble The Eternals, a development that highlights how studios balance timing, talent, and audience demand across multiple properties.