First Look at the Cast of 'Now You See Me 2' Appears

The real magic of  Now You See Me was that it became one of the year's biggest hits that didn't involve a Marvel or DC superhero.  The heist flick had a pretty fresh concept involving illusionist bank robbers, and the starry cast certainly didn't hurt, so it was no surprise when a sequel was conjured up. But there have been some notable changes, and we're getting a look at them in the first set image from Now You See Me: The Second Act.

Right off the bat you'll notice that Isla Fisher isn't around as she has been replaced by Lizzy Caplan who plays Lula, the newest member of the Horsemen. The other new addition is Daniel Radcliffe as the son of Michael Caine's character, and he'll probably be gunning for some revenge. Alongside Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco is Jesse Eisenberg, whose short haircut may have something to do with his Lex Luthor role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, Now You See Me: The Second Act opens June 10th 2016. [Fandango]

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Barry Pepper Joins 'Scorch Trials'; Henry Cavill is 'Stratton'; Jay Chou Boards 'Now You See Me 2'

 Having recently crossed the $300M mark and surpassing Divergent as the most lucrative YA film of the year (until Mockingjay later this month), The Maze Runner is gearing up for the sequel, Scorch Trials. Joining the cast now are Barry Pepper and Lili Taylor, respectively playing "Vince, a survivalist who is one of the last remaining soldiers of a legendary unit called the Right Arm, and "Mary Cooper, a doctor helping Thomas and his fellow Gladers." Wes Ball returns to direct for release on September 18th 2015. Sheesh, they aren't wasting any time, are they?

Henry Cavill apparently can't live on playing Superman alone, and he's set up his own production shingle to take on more interesting projects. He's set to star in Stratton, based on the action novel series by author Duncan Falconer that follows John Stratton, "an operative of the SBS who works with the Intelligence Detachment in Northern Ireland." [Deadline]

Jay Chou will make his return to Hollywood for the first time since The Green Hornet, joining the growing cast of Now You See Me 2. Daniel Radcliffe and Lizzy Caplan are also part of the returning ensemble that includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo, and Michael Caine. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the story takes place one year after the first film as the Four Horsemen contend with a new foe who wants them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet. [Deadline]

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Lizzy Caplan Eyes 'Now You See Me 2'; Alexis Knapp and Bar Paly get the 'Urge'

There will always be a hole in my heart where the awesome-but-canceled Party Down used to be, but one good thing to come out of it has been more Lizzy Caplan on the big and small screen. She's great on Showtime's Masters of Sex and has a role in The Interview opposite James Franco and Seth Rogen. Now she's may be conjuring up a part in Now You See Me 2, although the deal isn't finalized just yet. Her schedule on Master of Sex will have to be worked out before she can join Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Mark Ruffalo, and Danielle Radcliffe in the heist sequel, directed by Jon M. Chu. [TheWrap]

Pitch Perfect's leggy Alexis Knapp and Michal Bay favorite Bar Paly (Pain & Gain) will get the Urge alongside Pierce Brosnan and Ashley Greene. Aaron Kaufman is directing the thriller about a group of friends on an island vacation who take part in an experimental drug experiment that lowers their inhibitions, forcing them to give in to their wildest urges.

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Michael Caine says Daniel Radcliffe has a Role in 'Now You See Me 2'

Because it didn't have "Marvel" tagged in front of it the $350M success of the heist flick Now You See Me may flown a bit under the radar. The fast-paced thriller about a team of illusionists-turned-bank robbers was a massive hit, and a sequel bringing back the cast of Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Caine was quickly confirmed with Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation) directing. But now we're also learning of one new additiona to the cast and it's Daniel Radcliffe, who is more familiar with the world of magic than most.

Michael Caine recently revealed to HeyUGuys that the former Harry Potter star has a role in Now You See Me 2, even going so far as to reveal his character....

Caine: “There’s a sequel to Now You See Me and we’re shooting in London. I shoot in December, the whole of December in London, and my son is Harry Potter. I thought it’d be funny, me and Daniel Radcliffe as father and son.”

Caine has a tendency to run off at the mouth a bit early when it comes to stuff like this (see everything he ever said about The Dark Knight Rises), and it wouldn't be at all surprising if Radcliffe's appearance was meant to be a secret. Now You See Me 2 (which may be titled Now You See Me: Now You Don't) opens June 10th 2016.

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Jon M. Chu May Take Over 'Now You See Me 2' from Louis Leterrier

In the midst of all the superhero films raking in big bucks last year, it was Louis Leterrier's magician caper Now You See Me that pulled quite a trick by earning more than $350M on a modest budget by summer standards. And when that happened, Lionsgate was quick to start work on a sequel with Leterrier seemingly confirmed to return. But things have changed over the past year and now Leterrier is out and Jon M. Chu may be replacing him.

Chu, who just completed work on a Jem and the Holograms movie and is still in the mix to direct G.I. Joe 3, is the frontrunner to take over Now You See Me 2. The first film starred Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco as a quartet of illusionists/bank robbers known as The Four Horsemen who use their stage show to steal from the rich and provide to the poor. Only Franco has yet to be confirmed to reprise his role, while Mark Ruffalo, who played a cop hot on the Horsemen's trail, is expected to return.

Leterrier had already begun plotting out the sequel so for him to suddenly drop out is a little odd. It's possible he ran into a conflict with Sacha Baron Cohen's spy comedy, Grimsby, which Leterrier is on board to direct.

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