Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror No. 2’

Clint Eastwood, to put it bluntly, is a living legend. Although approaching his 93rd birthday, the four-time Academy Award winner is still making movies and probably plans to continue doing so until he physically can't anymore. Who's Gonna Stop Her has directed two Best Picture winners unforgivable i Million Dollar Baby, has directed 41 films, worked with several generations of Hollywood's top talent, and is arguably the most iconic cinematic cowboy ever to grace the silver screen. Now, Eastwood is looking to return to the big screen with Juror number 2 which is rumored to be the last film of his legendary career.

Editor's note: This piece was updated on April 17, 2024.

'Jury no. 2' has a release date?

There is currently no set date for when Juror number 2 will hit the big screen. The film was announced in April 2023, and filming was interrupted by the SAG-AFTRA Strikes. However, there is a good chance that this Juror number 2 will be released in the second half of 2024. Partly due to Eastwood's famous (or famous (or infamous depending on who you ask)) directing style that he usually only shoots one take of his scenes. Eastwood is also known for being quick in the editing room.

Take for example Richard Jewell, after numerous starts and stops, Warner Bros greenlit the film in May 2019, Eastwood quickly lined up a cast and began shooting in June, and the film opened in theaters in December Next. This was not the first time that Eastwood produced a film as quickly as The Mule, American Sniper, Million Dollar Babyi Great Turin they all had fast productions.

Where you can see 'Jury no. 2'?

In 2021, Warner Bros notoriously released its entire slate of movies every day in theaters and on its HBO Max streaming service, including Eastwood's latest film. Macho cry. That probably won't be the case Juror number 2 as CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery David Zaslav made it pretty clear that they want all their movies in theaters first, motion pictures like blue beetle i Evil Dead Risewhich were initially intended to be released only on streaming, first in cinemas.

There is a trailer for 'Jury no. 2'?

Considering that filming is still ongoing, you shouldn't be too surprised to learn that there is no trailer for Juror number 2 yet.

What is the plot of 'Jury No. 2'?

As you might expect from the title, Juror number 2 it will be a courtroom drama. The film is set during a murder trial where juror and family man Justin Kemp begins to realize that he was the one who killed the victim in a reckless driving case. Now he has put himself in the position of trying to save the accused at trial without incriminating himself by doing anything that would reveal that he is guilty.

Who stars in 'Jury no. 2'?

Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette will star Juror number 2.

Nicholas Hoult will play Justin Kemp, the title role Juror number 2, which marks his first time working with the seasoned filmmaker. Hoult has been working in the industry since he was a kid and broke out in a big way when he starred alongside. Hugh Grant in the 2002 comedy about a boy. Hoult played the mutant Hank McCoy (aka Beast). X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Pasti X-Men: Dark Phoenixhe was a great scene stealer as Nux, a henchman looking for redemption George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Roadhe played the role of sarcastic statesman Robert Harley in Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favoriteand took on the role of obnoxious foodie Tyler in the 2022 satirical horror hit the menu. He also plays Peter III of Russia alongside Elle Fanning on the Hulu series the big onea role that earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2022. He most recently played the title role in Universal's horror comedy. Renfield which also starred Nicolas Cage like Count Dracula. The shooting of Robert Eggerit is highly anticipated Nosferatu remake where he plays the role of Thomas Hutter.

Toni Collette will be reunited with her about a boy co-star Juror number 2, which also marks his first collaboration with Eastwood. She will play the district attorney in the film. Collette first broke out playing the lead role in the musical comedy Muriel's wedding. In 2000, she received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Lynn Sear in The sixth sense. Since then, Collette has starred in numerous acclaimed films such as Hereditary, Little Miss Sunshine, The hours, Knives out, Street of nightmaresi I'm thinking of ending things. He has also had a remarkable career in television; won her first Emmy Award in 2009 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on United States of Tara and was nominated again for the same role the following year. She also has three other Emmy nominations, two for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work in Tsunami: the consequences i incredible and another for Best Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie The Scale. Collette has been keeping busy and recently headlined the crime comedy Mafia Mamma and plays one of the main roles in the Prime Video series the power. Along with Juror number 2she will star Bong Joon Hothe next movie Mickey 17.

Gabriel Bassowho recently broke out in a big way with his starring role in the massive Netflix series The agent of the nightwill play the man on trial.

They are joined by other key cast members Juror number 2 to include Zoey Deutsch (Set it up) as Justin Kemp's wife, Kiefer Sutherland (24) as Kemp's AA sponsor, i Chris Messina (air) as public defender, Leslie Bibb (iron man) and Academy Award winner JK Simmons (cervical spine) will play the members of the jury. As with Hoult and Collette, this will mark the first time Eastwood has worked with all five actors. Although Eastwood starred opposite Sutherland's father, Donald Sutherlandin the 1970 film Kelly's Heroes.

The rest of the set of Juror number 2 includes Amy Aquino (Bosch), Adrienne C. Moore (Orange is the new black), Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!), Chikako Fukuyama (Whoops from the 47 Ronin), i Onyx Serrano (Fantasy Island).

Who is doing 'Jury no. 2'?

As previously stated, Juror number 2 will be directed by Clint Eastwood in what is rumored to be his last film.

Eastwood needs no introduction, he initially started out as an actor and became a cultural icon for his role as The Man with No Name in Sergio Leone's dollars Trilogy. His other iconic role is that of San Francisco police officer Harry Callahan in the dirty harry series of films. Eastwood made his directorial debut in 1971 with the psychological thriller Play Misty for Mewho also starred alongside Jessica Walter i Donna Mills. It has won a total of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director unforgivableand won these same two awards 12 years later for Million Dollar Baby. He has received seven additional nominations, including Best Actor unforgivable i Million Dollar BabyBest image for Mystic River, Letters from Iwo Jimai American Sniperand Best Director for Letters from Iwo Jima.

After Macho cry was a critical and financial disappointment for Warner Bros., the company's new CEO, David Zaslav, seemed uninterested in working with Eastwood on another film, stating that “We don't owe anybody any favors,” after to be told by several executives that he has never delivered a film late or over budget. Fortunately, he seems to have changed his mind since then.

The script of the film is written by a first-time screenwriter Jonathan Abrams. Adam Goodman (dune), Matt Skiena (The Lego Movie), Tim Moore (Sully), i Jessica Meier (Richard Jewell) will serve as producers of the film. Ellen Goldsmith-Vein (The maze runner) i Jeremy Bell (Escape plan) are the executive producers of the film.

When and where is filmed 'Jurat No. 2'?

Filming for Juror number 2 began in Savannah, Georgia in June 2023, with additional photography in Los Angeles. However, filming was suspended in July 2023, due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes. Filming resumed in November 2023, after the strike ended.

In April 2024, it was revealed that Eastwood had finished post-production on the film, with WB executives “thrilled” with what they had seen.