Now You See Me 3: What We Know About the Story, Cast, and Much More!

By Peter Jordan On Mar 7, 2023

Something unexpected was given to moviegoers with the release of the first Now You See Me picture in 2013. The film’s notable cast and unique combination of magic and the time-honored story of heists and bank robberies contributed to its success. A sequel, titled “The Predator,” was released in 2016 due to the film’s immense success and devoted fan following. As with the original, the sequel was a financial and critical success at the box office. The third installment in the Now You See Me trilogy, however, was given the go-ahead before the second film had even hit theatres, with the announcement of the film coming out just before the second film’s release.

For more than five years after its unveiling, fans have been left waiting. Any details, such as the movie’s plot, remain unknown. The following is all the information we have so far regarding a potential third film in the Now You See Me series.

Now You See Me 3: The Plot

There is still a tonne of room for creativity in Now You See Me 3’s plot. With so little information available, speculating on the third film’s plot is a daunting endeavor. After watching the first two movies, it’s clear that The Eye is a powerful controlling force. There are many questions and unanswered plot points from the first two films that the third film could potentially address. The public has a strong desire to learn more about The Eye and the inner workings of the secret society.

Now You See Me 3: The Cast & Crew

In this writing, there is also a lack of detail about the film’s cast. It was assumed that Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fischer, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Lizzy Caplan would all return for the third film before production began. Though it would be great to have the original crew back together, many years have gone since they left.

When the film’s announcement came out, Benedict Cumberbatch was a new addition to the franchise’s cast. Several viewers speculated that Benedict Cumberbatch will portray one of the show’s new magicians. Nonetheless, there were many who assumed he was either a criminal or a law enforcement official.

There has been a noticeable lack of development in the picture, and the time that has passed since it was announced suggests that Benedict Cumberbatch’s role may have evolved. As an integral member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and several other films, Cumberbatch is probably too busy to play a significant role in Now You See Me 3.

Now You See Me 3 apparently features a fresh team of creatives behind its production, despite the fact that Neil Widener and Gavin James were revealed as writers for the picture in 2020. To bring a new perspective to the latest edition, Eric Warren Singer has been hired to pen the screenplay. The writer, who has previously worked on films including Only the Brave and Top Gun: Maverick, was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on American Hustle.

Release Date

No word yet on when the film will be shown in theatres. But, given the length of time it has taken to get to theatres, it’s probable that Lionsgate will do all in its power to rush the film’s development and release. If development continues as planned, we could see Now You See Me 3 in theatres by the end of 2022 or early in 2023.