Kung Fury 2
Kung Fury 2 is an upcoming martial arts comedy film directed by David Sandberg, based on and serving as a sequel to his 2015 featurette Kung Fury. Starring alongside Sandberg will be Michael Fassbender, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alexandra Shipp and Ralf Moeller.
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Directed by | David Sandberg |
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Based on | Kung Fury by David Sandberg |
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Cinematography | Tom Stern |
Edited by | Carsten Kurpanek |
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Language | English |
Plot
1985. Miami is kept safe under the watchful eye of Kung Fury and his Thundercops, the ultimate police force assembled from across history to defeat the villainous Kung Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler. After the tragic death of a Thundercop sees the group disband, a mysterious villain emerges from the shadows to aid in the Fuhrer's quest to attain the ultimate weapon. Kung Fury must travel through space and time to save his friends, defend the prestigious Miami Kung Fu Academy and defeat evil once and for all.
Cast
- David Sandberg as Kung Fury, a Miami detective who possesses a new and powerful form of kung fu after being struck by lightning and bitten by a cobra, thus becoming "The Chosen One" as foretold by an ancient prophecy
- Michael Fassbender as Colt Magnum, Kung Fury's new partner
- Arnold Schwarzenegger as The President
- Ralf Moeller as Thor
- Alexandra Shipp as Rey Porter, a reporter with a complicated relationship to Fury
- Jorma Taccone as Adolf Hitler, a.k.a. "Kung Fuhrer"
- Leopold Nilsson as Hackerman, a computer whiz who can transform into a Hackerbot
- Eleni Young as Barbarianna, a Viking warrior who rides a giant wolf and wields a Minigun
- David Hasselhoff as Hoff 9000 (voice), a member of Fury's team who transforms into a car
Production
Sandberg began to develop a feature-length version of his short film alongside Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg in 2015, shortly after the release of the short film.[1] In February 2018, the project began coming together, with Sandberg directing and starring in the film. Michael Fassbender, David Hasselhoff, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller were set to star alongside Sandberg, with filming initially set to begin in the summer in the United States and Europe.[2][3] In May 2018, Eiza Gonzalez joined the cast, with the film now titled Kung Fury 2.[4][5] In July 2019, Gonzalez exited the film, with Alexandra Shipp cast to replace her.[6]
Filming began in July 2019 in Bulgaria and Germany.[7] On September 25, the official Laser Unicorns Instagram page confirmed that Kung Fury 2 had wrapped filming.[8][9] In September 2020, post-production has been halted over a lawsuit with investors.[10]
References
- Breznican, Anthony (2015-06-03). "What the hell is Kung Fury and who on earth made it? Some answers..." Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2015-07-01.
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- Arnold Schwarzenegger Joins 'Kung Fury' Feature Film (Exclusive)
- "Cannes: 'Baby Driver' Star Eiza Gonzalez Joins 'Kung Fury' Feature (Exclusive)".
- ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Backer Argent Pictures Joins Michael Fassbender Action-Comedy ‘Kung Fury 2’ Ahead Of September Shoot
- Alexandra Shipp Joins Michael Fassbender, Arnold Schwarzenegger & More In ‘Kung Fury’ Sequel
- Cannes: 'Kung Fury 2' Lands Major Investor, Sets Production Start (Exclusive)
- "David Sandberg on Instagram: "It's a wrap! 🎬 I'm beyond grateful to the amazing cast, crew, and everyone who has contributed to this production. Can't wait to show it…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
- 'Kung Fury 2' Director on Landing Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Fassbender for Follow-Up Film
- Ritman, Alex (September 23, 2020). "'Kung Fury 2' Producers Sue Chinese Financier for Failing to Pay $10 Million". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2020.