On September 29, distributor Lionsgate announced that Ruben Fleischer will direct "Now You See Me 3" (via Variety). Fleischer is a seasoned director, known for works like the recent video game adaptation "Uncharted," in addition to "Venom" and "Zombieland," both of which feature performances by Woody Harrelson.
Fleischer specifically highlighted Harrelson's involvement in a brief statement about why he's excited to helm the upcoming "Now You See Me" sequel. "There are three things in this world I absolutely love... Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson and magic. To have the chance to work with these two talented actors, as well as rest of the incredible cast of the 'Now You See Me' movies is a dream come true," he said.
Furthermore, Fleischer credited the first two "Now You See Me" films with keeping Harrelson and Eisenberg in touch with one another during the time between the first "Zombieland" and its sequel in an interview with The Beat.
For Fleischer, then, working with at least two of the leads of "Now You See Me 3" is well-trodden territory. Of course, Fleischer is also a professional, bringing more than a decade of experience directing tonally irreverent Hollywood movies with him to the "Now You See Me" universe.
