Pacific Rim 2 has released a substantial number of casting for the film in the past month. The latest report regarding the film indicates that the cast is growing more diverse. Deadline reported today that Adria Arjona will join the cast of Pacific Rim 2 after closing a deal with Legendary Pictures.
Arjona's role is currently undisclosed. She will headline the tv series 'Emerald City' in the role of Dorothy Gale in a new retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Arjuna also starred in 'True Detective' in a substantial role.
It seems that casting news for Pacific Rim 2 is far from complete, and more information regarding the cast of the film may be revealed soon. Stay tuned to Scified for more updates as we get more information!
Pacific Rim 2 will take place after the events of the first film, with Star Wars' John Boyega starring as Stacker Pentecost's son. Cailee Spaeny will also star as a lead in an undisclosed role along with Levi Meaden. Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi's return are yet to be announced. Plot-wise, it was mentioned early on that the sequel would explore more of the Kaiju's origins and of course, introduce us to new Jaegers and technology. For more breaking news on Pacific Rim 2, keep it locked to Scified!
Source: Deadline
Pacific Rim Uprising March 23rd, 2018
More about Pacific Rim Uprising (movie)
Steven S. DeKnight is set to direct Legendary's PACIFIC RIM 2 (Pacific Rim Uprising), the follow-up to the epic action-adventure Guillermo del Toro created with 2013's hit original film, with a script penned by Zak Penn, Jon Spaights and del Toro. The producers are Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, del Toro, Mary Parent and Callum Greene. Jillian Share will executive produce. Universal Pictures will release the film worldwide in 3D.
Directed by Steven S. DeKnight, Pacific Rim Uprising's release date is March 23rd, 2018.
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