Johnathon Schaech and Eric Lange Added to the Cast of Apple’s Greyhound 2 with Tom Hanks
EXCLUSIVE: Johnathon Schaech and Eric Lange have joined the cast of Greyhound 2, the sequel to the acclaimed World War II film featuring Tom Hanks. Production is currently underway in Australia, with Stephen Graham and Elisabeth Shue also cast alongside newcomer Jack Patten, known for his breakout role in Robin Hood.
The sequel receives support from Screen NSW’s Made in NSW Fund, with Hanks contributing to the screenplay. Greyhound 2 continues the story of Captain Krause (portrayed by Hanks) and the Greyhound crew as they move from the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific Ocean, playing a crucial role in shifting the war’s momentum.
Following its global premiere on Apple TV in July 2020, the original Greyhound set viewership records for the platform and garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Sound.
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The first film depicted Hanks as a seasoned Navy veteran, tasked with his first command to protect a convoy of 37 ships filled with thousands of soldiers and essential supplies as they traverse the perilous Atlantic waters during World War II. For five lengthy days, with no air support, the captain and his three escort ships navigate the dangerous waters known as “the Black Pit,” battling Nazi U-boats to safeguard their invaluable cargo and crew.
Both films are penned by Hanks, directed by Aaron Schneider, and produced by Gary Goetzman.
Schaech is represented by Link Entertainment, while Lange is represented by Trademark Talent and Innovative Artists.
