Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
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Den of Thieves writer-director Christian Gudegast talks top-secret sources, real stunts, rewiring Porsches and his global franchise ideas in this Q&A.Den of Thieves 2 sees Gerard Butler's "Big Nick" and O'Shea Jackson Jr.'s Donnie team up for a major diamond heist in Europe. During this interview, Gudegast discusses the extensive research on real heists for authenticity, with plans for a global franchise, the behind-the-scenes of filming for Pantera in the Canary Islands, and details on his upcoming action thriller, Mafia X.
Writer and director Christian Gudegast dives into 'Den of Thieves 2', the upcoming third instalment, and his dream directorial project. Read more here.The director’s research helps set Den of Thieves apart from other heist movies. The set pieces are as slick and stylish as anyone would expect from a Hollywood action thriller, but they’re also designed to be entirely plausible and realistic. Unsurprisingly, it takes a lot of time to iron out those beats in terms of planning and logistics when Gudegast is seeking the sweet spot between blockbuster sheen and realism.
