Tom Hanks Returns as Greyhound Saga Expands; Stephen Graham Rejoins Cast as Production Begins in Australia
Production has begun on Greyhound 2 in Australia, with Tom Hanks back at the center of the World War II drama and Stephen Graham confirmed to reprise his role alongside several new cast additions.
Production Underway Down Under
The sequel to the wartime thriller is shooting in Australia, where the production has tapped local resources and funding to mount the shoot. Tom Hanks remains deeply involved, not only starring but also having written the screenplay for this next chapter. Filming has been fast-tracked, moving the project from development into active production this year.
Key Cast Returns and New Additions
Stephen Graham has closed a deal to return as Lieutenant Commander Charlie Cole, reuniting with Hanks’ Captain Krause. Elisabeth Shue is also set to reprise her role from the original film. Among the newcomers rounding out the ensemble is Jack Patten, fresh off high-profile work in period drama, who joins the cast in a supporting capacity.
Creative Team and Production Leadership
The follow-up keeps the core creative team intact: Aaron Schneider returns to direct, with Gary Goetzman producing. Hanks continues to steer the narrative direction as the film’s writer, shaping the sequel’s arc and tone. The production is being supported by Australian film incentives and local production funds, which have helped enable the international shoot.
Where the Story Goes Next
Greyhound 2 advances the saga of Commander Ernest Krause and his small escort flotilla, moving the action from the beaches of Normandy into the Pacific theater. The screenplay follows Krause and his crew as they take on a crucial assignment aimed at shifting the momentum of the war, promising extended naval set pieces and close-quarters tension reminiscent of the first film.
Legacy of the Original and Expectations
The first installment premiered in July 2020 and established itself as a tightly focused, high-stakes naval drama. That film earned critical notice for its sound design and for the intensity of its five-day convoy mission through the so-called Black Pit. With the same lead actor, writer, director and producer returning, expectations are that the sequel will retain the original’s lean runtime and immersive sea-battle atmosphere while expanding the scope of the conflict.
What’s Next
Cast announcements are expected to continue as production progresses in Australia. While a wide release date has not been set, the production schedule and the scale of the shoot suggest a multi-phase rollout that could see the film arrive in the years ahead. For now, the industry is watching to see how the sequel balances the claustrophobic intensity of the first feature with a broader wartime canvas.
