Extraction 2 star Chris Hemsworth has expressed his interest in continuing Tyler Rake's story in a possible Extraction 3. The first movie was a smash hit in 2020, and Hemsworth is set to return as Rake, a black ops mercenary, for a new adventure in Netflix's upcoming sequel. Director Sam Hargrave will also be returning, with the sequel taking place in winter-time Eastern Europe as Rake goes up against Georgian gangsters during a snatch-and-grab mission.
In an interview with Total Film (via GamesRadar) ahead of Extraction 2's release next month, Hemsworth revealed his hope that the franchise will become a trilogy. He expressed his love for a more grounded storytelling world and character, especially after playing Thor in the MCU for so long. Hemsworth stated, "I love it. I love playing the character. I love this world. I love having something else outside of Marvel that’s amassed a bit of a following, something more in the real world. I honestly feel like we made a better film than the first one. That’s rare in the franchise world. We’d be remiss not to have a crack at another one."
Hargrave is optimistic about the potential for the franchise to expand and explore new territory. He expresses excitement for the possibility of a new adventure for Tyler Rake, depending on the response and demand from audiences. While he has an idea for the next installment, he remains tight-lipped about any details. However, he believes that Extraction 3 should break away from the franchise pattern and offer something fresh and unexpected.
Without compromising the central premise of Hemsworth's character rescuing people from different exotic locales, Extraction 3 could introduce a new twist to the franchise. One possibility could see Rake becoming the target himself after an enemy from his past resurfaces, leading him to extract himself. Alternatively, the stakes could be raised by someone in Rake's own life being threatened. It's important that any potential sequel maintains the elements that made the first film successful while exploring Rake as a character and delving into his past. With Extraction 2 set to be released soon, fans can look forward to continuing Hemsworth's heroic journey and the possibility of more adventures to come.
Source: Total Film (via GamesRadar)