Get ready to head back to the mountains, because Cliffhanger 2 is finally happening! That’s right, the long-awaited sequel to Sylvester Stallone’s 1993 action classic is set to go into production in the summer of 2024. And it’s not just any old sequel, folks, it’s got a new director at the helm and a whole lot of mountain-climbing, hostage-rescuing, adrenaline-pumping action in store.
Let’s start with the big news – Jean-Francois Richet, the mastermind behind the two-part crime classic Mesrine, is taking over as the director of Cliffhanger 2. This guy knows how to bring the thrills and spills, so we can expect some serious action-packed goodness. And get this – the sequel will see Stallone’s character, Gabe Walker, running a mountain lodge in the Dolomites, where he and a client are taken hostage. It’s like Die Hard meets Vertical Limit meets Taken, and we are so here for it.
But that’s not all – the sequel will center around Gabe’s daughter, who uses her climbing skills (thanks to dear old dad) to save the day. It’s like a family bonding adventure, but with way more danger and way fewer board games. We don’t know who’s going to play Stallone’s daughter yet, but we’re already excited to see her kicking butt and taking names.
And let’s not forget about the man himself, Sylvester Stallone. Sure, he’ll be 78 years old when production starts, but this is Stallone we’re talking about. The guy defies expectations at every turn, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he’s still doing his own stunts. In fact, we wouldn’t put it past him to be scaling mountains and throwing bad guys off cliffs like it’s nobody’s business. The man is a legend, and we can’t wait to see him back in action.
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the director’s previous work. Jean-Francois Richet may not be a household name in the US, but this guy knows how to bring the action. He’s directed some seriously underrated movies, including Blood Father with Mel Gibson and Plane with Gerard Butler. If those movies are anything to go by, we’re in for a wild ride with Cliffhanger 2.
And hey, if you’re feeling nostalgic, why not check out a retrospective of the original Cliffhanger? It’ll get you in the mood for some high-altitude adventures and death-defying stunts. Just don’t go trying to climb any mountains yourself – leave that to the professionals.
So buckle up, folks, because Cliffhanger 2 is coming in hot. It’s going to be a mountain-climbing, hostage-rescuing, heart-pounding good time, and we can’t wait to see what Richet and Stallone have in store for us. Bring on the action!
