Fans are already beggingNetflixfor a follow-up to its new original movie that debuted on Friday.
The story kicks off with Reynolds’ character, One, faking his own death, scrubbing his record and setting out on life as an undetectable phantom operative. Reynolds, who made big screen appearances inDetective PikachuandHobbs & Shawearlier this year, employs his signature charm to play the enigmatic billionaire, leader of the group of operatives.
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Among the squad of protagonists are a CIA dark agent, a former Delta Force sniper, a battle-ready doctor, a hitman, a parkour practitioner and a particularly excellent driver. The anonymous heroes fight crime in the globe-trotting, big-budget action film.
One sequence that drummed up discussion among impressed movie fans is a lengthycar chasescene, that delivers thrills while offering laughable call-outs to classic works of art as well as theSpice Girls.
“Florence is a very small town, but it’s very tight and it’s so historic,” Bay, 54, toldEntertainment Weeklyof the standout chase sequence, which totals nearly 15 minutes of screen time. “They’ve never done a car chase like this ever in the history of Florence.”
Reynolds, 43, spoke out on Twitter about the Spice Girls reference included in the film, joking that he would absolutely need a tune from the girl group to get him through a speedy pursuit.
“The song was added in post production,” herespondedto a fan who asked what the actor had against the singers. “I would NEVER interrupt the Spice Girls. Never. Especially during a car chase. That’s when I’d need them most.”
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As far as fan reception for the movie, many voiced on Twitter their hunger for a sequel as soon as possible. One userwrotethat Netflix subscribers “HAVE to watch”6 Undergroundbecause it “doesn’t get more entertaining than this.” Another fan predicts “there will be more,” while comparing its franchise potential to that of the popularFast and Furiousseries.
“Insanely awesome! ? Hope they do a sequel!”wroteanother viewer.
6 Undergroundis now available to stream on Netflix.
source: people.com