Bob Odenkirk, famed for his roles in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, returns as an unexpected action hero in the highly anticipated sequel Nobody 2. The film, releasing digitally on September 2, 2025, showcases Odenkirk’s surprising ability to handle intense action sequences, reinforcing his position in the realm of aged action stars.
The newly released behind-the-scenes footage highlights one of the film’s standout fight sequences, taking place on a boat where Hutch Mansell, Odenkirk’s character, is abruptly attacked during a vacation. Director Timo Tjahjanto shares how he drew inspiration from legendary martial artist Jackie Chan to shape the choreography, blending humor and physicality into the scene.
“The fight that happens inside the boat itself, it’s very interesting because, like, as soon as I said to Bob and the action team ‘What if our approach here is more like a Jackie Chan film?’ Ya know, like, there’s a certain slapstick quality and a little bit of clumsiness in the choreography.” —Timo Tjahjanto, Director
Alongside Bob Odenkirk’s return as Hutch Mansell, the cast includes familiar faces such as Connie Nielsen, RZA, Michael Ironside, Colin Salmon, Billy MacLellan, Gage Munroe, and Christopher Lloyd. The sequel also introduces new cast members like Colin Hanks from Jumanji, Mckenna Grace of Ghostbusters fame, John Ortiz known for American Gangster, and Sharon Stone, the iconic star of Basic Instinct and Total Recall, who takes on the role of the film’s main antagonist.
The Growth of Nobody 2 as a Standout Action Franchise
Written by Derek Kolstad, who is notable for crafting the John Wick series, along with Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk himself, and Umair Aleem, Nobody 2 builds upon the foundation laid by the first movie. Executive producers such as Kelly McCormick and David Leitch return under 87North, supported by Odenkirk and Marc Provissiero through Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, as well as Braden Aftergood via Eighty Two Films.
“Workaholic assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a much-needed vacation to the small tourist town of Plummerville. However, he soon finds himself in the crosshairs of a corrupt theme-park operator, a shady sheriff, and a bloodthirsty crime boss.” —Official Synopsis
Building on its predecessor’s success, the sequel follows Hutch Mansell’s attempt at a peaceful getaway, only to face a new group of dangerous foes, including a corrupt theme-park operator and other nefarious characters. The original Nobody became a sleeper hit by grossing $36 million worldwide against a $25 million budget and earned strong critical acclaim.
Nobody 2 continues this momentum, holding a Certified Fresh rating of 78% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 89% on Popcornmeter. MovieWeb critic Julian Roman praised the sequel, emphasizing how it intensifies the action and solidifies Odenkirk’s status as an action star.
“Nobody 2 cements Bob Odenkirk’s status as a bona fide action star in a savage sequel that will kick your butt and break a foot doing it. Every bone-crushing and tooth-spitting detail that made the original so awesome is amplified here.” —Julian Roman, MovieWeb Critic
Nobody 2 will be made available on premium digital platforms starting September 2, 2025, through Universal Home Entertainment, offering fans worldwide the chance to engage once again with Odenkirk’s transformation into one of cinema’s most unlikely but compelling action heroes.
