Uma Thurman and Henry Golding join Old Guard 2 

The cast of Netflix's most-awaited sequel to The Old Guard has added two major names to the list. Ahead of filming, Netflix has announced that actors Uma Thurman and Henry Golding will be joining the project in unrevealed roles. The duo join the previously announced returning cast which includes Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngo, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The films are based on the graphic novel series of the same name created by Greg Ruka and Leandro Fernández.

When The Old Guard was released on Netflix in 2020, it soon became one of the streamer's most successful original films. The first film told the story of a group of undying mercenaries with healing powers who've quietly kept the peace for centuries. When someone discovers their secret and threatens to expose them they must fight to save each other, as well as a new immortal who's just been awakened.

The end of the film featured a post-credits scene hinting at a sequel. Theron plays the group's leader, Andy, as the oldest immortal in the game.  

The Old Guard 2 is set to be directed by Victoria Mahoney with a screenplay penned by Ruka. There is currently no release date for the sequel yet.,The project will likely begin filming soon.