“Greyhound” returns with a sequel
Tom Hanks is steering Apple TV+ back into WWII waters with a high-stakes sequel to “Greyhound,” with production scheduled for early 2026.
Apple Original Films is once again partnering with Hanks’ Playtone banner and director Aaron Schneider for the follow-up to the 2020 wartime thriller. Hanks returns as Captain Krause and is also writing the script.
The sequel will expand beyond the Atlantic setting of the first film, taking audiences from the beaches of Normandy to battles in the Pacific theater, according to Deadline.
Filming is set to begin in Sydney, Australia, in January 2026. That choice has already drawn criticism from U.S. crew advocates who argue that filming overseas continues a trend of outsourcing production jobs, particularly in an industry still recovering from recent strikes.
The original “Greyhound,” based on C.S. Forester’s novel The Good Shepherd, debuted in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It followed a newly promoted U.S. Navy commander tasked with leading a convoy across the Atlantic while evading German U-boats.
Though it had a relatively modest budget, the film was praised for its tight pacing and immersive naval combat.
The project adds to Apple’s growing portfolio of WWII dramas
Apple hasn’t announced a release window for the sequel, but given the early 2026 production timeline, a 2027 debut is likely. Talks are reportedly underway to bring back key supporting cast from the first film.
Supporting cast includes Stephen Graham, who recently drew praise for his performance in the Netflix film “Adolescence.”
The project adds to Apple’s growing portfolio of WWII dramas produced in collaboration with Playtone, including the critically acclaimed limited series “Masters of the Air.”
