Den of Thieves 2 plot is a good starting point for any fan of the American action heist film genre. The plot has an all-star cast that includes Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber, O’Shea Jackson Jr., 50 Cent, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
Den of thieves plot revolves around three bank robbers who are planning to rob Los Angeles’s Federal Reserve Bank on Christmas Eve. They plan to carry out their robbery with precision timing and without any witnesses or casualties if possible. It will be released in theaters by STX Films.
About Den of Thieves 2:
Den of Thieves is an American action heist film directed by Christian Gudegast. The plot of the movie was inspired by actual events that took place in Los Angeles during 2007-2011. It follows a group of elite bank robbers dubbed as “the thieves” who are planning to rob LA’s Federal Reserve Bank on Christmas Eve 2016.
In the film, a bank robbery is being organized by an elite group of L.A. County Sheriff’s Department deputies who plot to rob the Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Los Angeles during one of their routine transports which usually occurs on Fridays between LA and Culver City banks.
Release date of Den of Thieves 2:
The release date for part 2 of Den of Thieves has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
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Production:
The film is produced by Adam Moutter, Gary Barber, and Jonathan Glickman. Christian Gudegast will be directing part two while Brian Tyler has been enlisted for its music composition who also did the score of the first installment. Production on Den of Thieves part two started in January 2019 with Gerard Butler reprising his role in the sequel.
Filming:
Gerard Butler and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson were spotted on the set of the film in December 2018.
Revenue:
Den of Thieves was one of the most successful action-thrillers of 2018. The film grossed a total of $87 million worldwide and also received positive reviews from critics, with many particularly praising Butler’s performance in it.
Awards:
It is expected that Den of Thieves part two will also get nominations at various awards ceremonies with Gerard Butler having an upper hand to receive nominations for the best actor category, while Christian Gudegast might be acknowledged with a special mention for good direction.
The Starring Cast:
- Gerard Butler,
- Pablo Schreiber,
- O’Shea Jackson Jr.,
- Meadow Williams is the lead actor of Den Of Thieves part two.
The Plot:
This time the plot is said to revolve around a heist at an L. A diamond exchange, while some other reports suggest it will be about money laundering in Miami. It is also said that there will be a plot twist in the story that might not go well with critics.
The plot revolves around three main characters that include Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber) who is the leader of the plot, Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) who will be responsible for planning and logistics behind it. Merriman has a past criminal record which includes robbery charges against him in Las Vegas casinos where he used to work as an armored truck guard before being fired by his employer.
Reviews:
Den of Thieves part two has received mixed to positive reviews from the critics. They appreciated Gerard Butler’s performance over plot and production. A critic said that “The story is just an excuse for watching our favorite criminals go through their paces. It is something we’re not complaining about”. The critics have given mixed reviews about Den of Thieves with most considering it a bad film.
Expectations:
The plot of the film is still under wraps but given that it is a sequel to Den of Thieves. Fans can expect Gerard Butler to return to his role as Nick Flanagan. The first installment of the series has gathered $44 million. It was considered as an average gross at the box office. Therefore, it is expected to be on screens in 2022.
