Bob Odenkirk isn't an action newbie
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“Nobody 2” opens with Hutch going through the motions of being a contract killer for the government while balancing being an involved dad and devoted husband. Though he feels he's found a way to manage both, Odenkirk tells TODAY.com Hutch knows that's far from the truth.
When I sat down with Odenkirk during the Los Angeles Nobody 2 press junket, I shared my curiosity about getting Sharon Stone on board for the movie. He luckily had a great story about how she joined the cast.
"Nobody 2" stunt coordinator on how the film's duck boat scene came together, and how Bob Odenkirk's childhood inspired the sequence.
There’s no way to recreate the novelty of seeing comedy veteran and “Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk become an action hero for the first time in 2021’s “Nobody,” so I was relieved that sequel “Nobody 2” doesn’t even make the attempt.
Nobody 2 is a direct sequel to 2021's Nobody and is directed by Timo Tjahjanto. The film is written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin and it was released by Universal Pictures on August 15, 2025.
The powers that be behind Nobody 2 (in theaters today) are “not dumb,” he quips, when it comes to stunts like high falls or being attached to wires. “I’ve had a heart attack ,” says Odenkirk. “I am 62.”
We talk with Odenkirk and co-star Connie Nielsen about the action-comedy sequel, keeping up training in between movies, creating a “Nobody” universe, Bob on whether he embraces his action star title now,
Weapons” scared its way to the top during its debut last weekend and stayed there, beating out “Freakier Friday” for a second time, and the newcomer action movie “Nobody 2.”
After 14 years in the 'Breaking Bad' world, Odenkirk hasn't looked back, but says he'd be up for one (or two) more 'Nobody' films.