Tom Hanks and Stephen Graham Reunite for 'Greyhound 2' WWII Sequel

The follow-up to the 2020 naval thriller will expand the fight from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Tom Hanks is reprising his role as Captain Ernest Krause in a sequel to his 2020 World War II naval thriller 'Greyhound'. Stephen Graham is also returning as Charlie Cole, and they will be joined by a cast that includes Rob Morgan, Elisabeth Shue, and newcomer Jack Patten. The sequel will follow the Greyhound crew as they take part in operations aimed at shifting the momentum of the war, expanding the fight from the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific theater.

Why it matters

The first 'Greyhound' film was a critical and commercial success, earning praise for its tense, lean storytelling. Bringing back the core creative team, including director Aaron Schneider and writer Tom Hanks, suggests the filmmakers believe there is more worth exploring in this world. If they can capture the same gripping vibe while widening the scope, 'Greyhound 2' could be another strong entry in the World War II genre.

The details

Production is already underway in Australia for 'Greyhound 2', with Tom Hanks reprising his role as Captain Ernest Krause and also writing the screenplay. Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue are all returning to their roles from the first film, and they will be joined by newcomer Jack Patten. The sequel will follow the Greyhound crew as they take part in operations aimed at shifting the momentum of the war, expanding the fight from the beaches of Normandy to the Pacific theater.

  • Filming is currently underway in Australia.

The players

Tom Hanks

An acclaimed American actor who is reprising his role as Captain Ernest Krause and also writing the screenplay for 'Greyhound 2'.

Stephen Graham

A British actor who is returning to his role as Charlie Cole in the 'Greyhound' sequel.

Aaron Schneider

The director who helmed the first 'Greyhound' film and is returning to direct the sequel.

Rob Morgan

An American actor who is reprising his role as Cleveland in 'Greyhound 2'.

Elisabeth Shue

An American actress who is returning to her role as Evelyn in the 'Greyhound' sequel.

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What’s next

Production on 'Greyhound 2' is currently underway in Australia, with the film expected to be released in theaters at a future date.

The takeaway

The success of the first 'Greyhound' film and the return of the core creative team, including Tom Hanks and director Aaron Schneider, suggests the filmmakers believe they can build upon the tense, lean storytelling of the original while expanding the scope to the Pacific theater of World War II. If they can capture the same gripping vibe, 'Greyhound 2' could be another strong entry in the World War II genre.