‘The Old Guard 2’ Trailer: Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman Throw Down with Swords—What Else Could You Ask For?

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In 2020, The Old Guard, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King), presented an exciting mix of intense action and fantasy. The story of a group of immortal mercenaries—led by Charlize Theron, who has embraced her action-hero persona in this film, Atomic Blonde, and Mad Max: Fury Road—continues in The Old Guard 2.

For The Old Guard 2, Victoria Mahoney (Yelling to the Sky) steps in as director while Prince-Bythewood remains on board as a producer. Greg Rucka, the writer of the first film and the original Old Guard graphic novels, collaborates with Sarah L. Walker for the script. The movie picks up after the events of The Old Guard. Andromache "Andy" of Scythia (Theron) has lost her immortality, while newcomer Nile (KiKi Layne) is adjusting to life on the team. A new threat emerges: The first of the immortals (Uma Thurman) is determined to disrupt Andy and her companions, leading to an exhilarating sword fight in the film's trailer that promises excitement.

But Thurman's character isn't the only challenge facing Andy and Nile. Fellow immortal Quynh (Veronica Ngô) has escaped from her underwater confinement and allied with traitor Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts). After 500 years trapped in an iron maiden, Quynh's pursuit of revenge is relentless. As the past confronts Andy, and as she navigates her newfound mortality, will she and the rest of the Old Guard survive?

The Old Guard 2 also features Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli as longtime lovers Joe and Nicky, along with Chiwetel Ejiofor as the Old Guard handler Copley. The film introduces Henry Golding as Andy's long-time friend Tuah. 

The Old Guard 2 is set to premiere on Netflix on July 2.