Perhaps that also has to do with the quality of “The Old Guard 2,” which feels like a step down from the first movie, which provided much-needed escapism in the summer of 2020 as we met Theron’s Andromache the Scythian (Andy, for short) and welcomed KiKi Layne’s new immortal Nile.

Plus, Victoria Mahoney reveals that the epic swordfight between Thurman and Charlize Theron was almost just "an amuse-bouche."Key PointsThe Old Guard 2 director Victoria Mahoney talks about wanting to cast Uma Thurman so bad that she shared "secret texts in the night" with the star's manager.

Bythewood ( Love & Basketball, The Secret Life of Bees) — was praised for its blend of action, mythology, and introspection, the sequel has received mixed reviews. Critics have commended the cast, especially the addition of Uma Thurman,

Check out Netflix originals like "Happy Gilmore 2" and "The Old Guard 2," as well as classics like "White Chicks" and "The Notebook."

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