Summary
Nobody 2’svillain confirmation sets up an interesting sequel and also teases the possibility of the movie introducing an equivalent toJohn Wick’s High Table. After an impressive debut, Bob Odenkirk’s underrated action film was greenlit for a sequel which will be released in August 2025. DespiteNobody 2receiving plenty of updates, one announcement proved to be its most exciting bit of news yet, as it confirmed who will be playing the movie’s main antagonist. On top of adding some extra star power to the cast, this huge addition means the franchise could be even more likeJohn Wick.
ConsideringJohn Wickhas become one of the biggest modern action franchises, it’s no surprise thatNobodyshares a lot in common. Derek Kolstad created both franchises and they each lean into the Gun-Fu style of action while having relentless protagonists. Although Keanu Reeves' series is much bigger,Nobodydoes some things better thanJohn Wick, but it’s clear that Odenkirk’s film was heavily inspired by the latter. Therefore, there is still plentyNobody 2can borrow from the $1 billion franchise, andits new villain hints at the sequel creating its own version ofJohn Wick’s villainous faction.
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Sharon Stone’s Nobody 2 Villain Looks To Be Even Higher In The Criminal World Than Yulian Kuznetsov
Sharon Stone was officially cast asNobody 2’s central villain, indicating that the franchise could followJohn Wick’s villain progression. The firstJohn Wickfilm started with a Russian crime boss as its main antagonist before introducing a stronger faction in the second film, andNobody 2could do the same thing.Hutch’s mystery phone call set upNobody 2, as the protagonist was released from questioning without charges, presumably because of an influential figure requesting his freedom. However, this doesn’t necessarily indicate that the caller is an ally of Hutch, meaning they could be an even more powerful enemy.
Therefore, it’s possible that Stone’s character was the one who demanded Hutch’s release, highlighting her authority over the police. While Yulian Kuznetsov’s aggressive and hot-headed nature made for a fun antagonist,Stone’s villain has the potential to be calmer and more dangerous due to having greater influence.She can begin moving the series away from street-level criminals and allowNobodyto focus on leaders who are less combat-orientated.Sharon Stone’sBasic Instinctvillainalready showed that she can mix charisma with a cold-hearted interior, indicating that Hutch’s next opponent will be his greatest test yet.
Nobody 2 Can Have Its Own Version Of John Wick’s High Table
Stone’s Character Could Be Part Of An Antagonistic Faction Like The High Table
The High Tablewas one ofJohn Wick’s most compelling aspects, andNobody 2could also introduce its own version.Sharon Stone is unlikely to go fist-to-fist with Bob Odenkirkand seems more likely to pull the strings from the background, meaning she can set up a much more complex antagonistic group.Nobody 2could center around Hutch taking down her character, only to find out she is part of something far deeper, and while this faction may not work exactly the same way The High Table does, it could bring a number of powerful leaders into the limelight.
Stone’s character could help elevateNobody 2as her role in this High Table equivalent would trigger even more danger for Hutch and provide the sequel with a memorable villain in the process.
Having more enemies to fight would set up a bright future for the franchise and help make Hutch feel just as deadly as John Wick. The protagonist taking downNobody’s entire criminal underworld would be fascinating and offers exactly the type of jeopardy the series needs going forward. Stone’s character could help elevateNobody 2as her role in this High Table equivalent would trigger even more danger for Hutch and provide the sequel with a memorable villain in the process.
Nobody
Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad, and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. However, when two thieves break into his suburban home, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son is disappointed in him, and his wife seems to pull only further away - but the incident triggers the underlying rage in Hutch, leading him down a path to become a dangerous man with brutal skills and the attitude to match.
