On January 27th, footage from the powerful car chase scene, one of the highlights of the crime action film "Outlaws" (directed by Christian Gudegast, currently in theaters), starring actor Gerard Butler, was released.
This film is a sequel to "The Outlaw," which was released in 2018. It will be released in the US in January 2025 and recorded the highest opening day box office revenue (according to Box Office Mojo). A third film has already been confirmed.
As in the previous film, Butler stars as unconventional detective Nick O'Brien, who captivates viewers with his tense gunfights and clever tactics. Jackson Jr., son of rapper Ice Cube, will reprise his role as Donnie Wilson, Nick's nemesis and the most dangerous robber he ever let go. The film will be directed, executive produced, and written by director Gudegast, who was highly praised for his previous work.
Nick (Butler), a Los Angeles County Sheriff's detective on leave, heads alone to Europe to track down Donnie (Jackson Jr.), who went on the run after a bank robbery. Nick learns that Donnie is working with a criminal organization that is repeatedly committing thefts, and he becomes embroiled in a grand plan to rob the world's largest diamond exchange. Various schemes and betrayals intertwine, and the story develops into an unexpected alliance... and so it goes.
The previous film drew attention for its realistic gunfights and spectacular car chases. This time, the scale has been scaled up even further, with five Porsche Taycan Turbos used depending on the scene. One of the vehicles was specially designed with the driving control device relocated to the top of the body and operated from a driving pod attached to the roof. This film marks the first time that a remote driving pod for filming has been installed on an electric vehicle (EV). Another vehicle was fitted with special equipment known as a "biscuit rig," which allowed for close-up filming of the actors' expressions as they acted inside the car. In addition to the Porsche's beautiful exterior and violent driving, the film also realistically captures the actors' expressions during the chase and the intense gunfights.
The released footage shows Nick, Donnie, and Slavko (Salvatore Esposito), a member of the robbery gang, getting into a Porsche Taycan and engaging in an intense car chase. Nick, being chased by two cars, gets into a gunfight with a car following behind him. The distinctive sound of the electric car's motor echoes through the dimly lit tunnel, along with the dry sound of rifle fire... At one point, he shouts "Change magazine!" as he changes magazines, creating a tense scene that skillfully captures the sense of distance and fear as bullets fly.
