The Cast Of Now You See Me 2, Ranked By Net Worth
The cast returned for an encore with Now You See Me 2 as the lead actors reprised their roles while famous faces were added to the list, each with varied acting backgrounds and hefty fortunes.
A heist drama with magic has the perfect amount of thriller for the movie to become a certified hit. With Now You See Me, the plot revolved around an FBI Agent portrayed by Mark Ruffalo working with Interpol to catch magicians pulling bank heists. The main cast is introduced and given a background in the first movie, while the sequel sees them as the Four Horsemen working with their mentor to pull off an impossible heist.
Co-written by Ed Solomon, the first movie's success guaranteed a return to the big screen. Now You See Me 2 received good reviews from fans, with special mentions given to the new villain Daniel Radcliffe for his humorous yet creepy character acting. As Lizzy Caplan, Jay Chou, and Daniel Radcliffe added more delight to the movie, let’s take a look at the net worth of the cast of Now You See Me 2.
9 Lizzy Caplan ($5 million)
As Isla Fisher could not reprise her role from the first movie, Lizzy Caplan came on board as one of the Horsemen named Lula. The actress began working after college and earned worldwide acclaim for starring in Mean Girls in 2004. Her most famous role occurred in 2013 when she became a lead actress opposite Michael Sheen in Masters Of Sex for four seasons.
8 Dave Franco ($10 million)
Dave Franco first came to prominence for starring in the final season of the Emmy-winning show Scrubs, and his follow-up projects included Friday Night and 21 Jump Street. He has starred in the Neighbors series and, more recently, in the horror-thriller The Rental. Franco reprised his role for the film as Jack Wilder, known for his card tricks and a Horseman.
7 Jesse Eisenberg ($12 million)
The lead actor in Now You See Me 2, Jesse Eisenberg, returned as a member of the Four Horsemen J. Daniel Atlas. A versatile actor, he has experimented with every genre and has more than 45 acting credits to his name. Some of his most critically-acclaimed movies include The Social Network, Zombieland, and Adventureland.
6 Mark Ruffalo ($35 million)
A former FBI Agent in the sequel, Mark Ruffalo’s character Dylan Rhodes is seen as the Leader of the Four Horsemen. Best known for playing The Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he made $3 million during his debut and later made more than $15 million. The actor has starred in a series of critically acclaimed dramas, including Foxcatcher, Spotlight, You Can Count On Me, Shutter Island, and Zodiac.
5 Michael Cain ($60 million)
Sir Michael Cain has a career from the 1960s and over 160 film credits to his name. Known for his distinctive Cockney accent, he began working in theater before steering toward movies. He is known for successful collaborations with Christopher Nolan in films including The Prestige, Interstellar, Dark Knight trilogy, and Inception. Caine reprised his role as the Horsemen’s former sponsor Arthur Tressler who is seeking revenge.
4 Woody Harrelson ($70 million)
Woody Harrelson became a household name after starring in Cheers as Woody Boyd for more than 200 episodes as a fan-favorite bartender. Harrelson made most of his net worth by earning royalties from the sitcom and also worked on another critically-acclaimed show, True Detective. In Now You See Me 2, he played the roles of twin brothers Merritt, a Horseman, and Chase McKinney.
3 Jay Chou ($95 million)
Jay Chou, a member of the Eye and owner of a Macanese magic shop, made a minor but memorable appearance as Li. Chou is a famous actor and musician in Taiwan. He has sold over 25 million units worldwide and embarked on sold-out concert tours while working in movies such as Curse Of The Golden Flower, The Green Hornet, and Initial D.
2 Daniel Radcliffe ($110 million)
Daniel Radcliffe made a fortune of $100 million starring in eight Harry Potter movies as the self-titled character. Since the series ended in 2011, the actor has returned to star in Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and experimented in independent and comedy movies. Now You See Me 2 saw him playing the tech mastermind Walter Mabry who assembles the Horsemen for an impossible mission.
1 Morgan Freeman ($250 million)
Morgan Freeman reprised his role as magician debunker Thaddeus Bradley in the sequel, and his true identity is later revealed in the movie. Freeman began his career in theater during the 1960s, and it took him two decades to enter the world of cinema. Known for his deep and soothing voice, the Oscar-nominated actor is best known for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Dark Knight trilogy, and many more.
Other supporting actors include Sanaa Lathan, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, and Ben Lamb. The movie was released in theaters during the summer of 2016 and garnered $335 million at the box office worldwide. While a sequel was announced for Now You See Me 2, the production has not begun on the movie yet.
Sources: Celebrity Net Worth, Collider, Cheat Sheet, Insider
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