Leslie Bibb Boards Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Upgraded 2’ Opposite Camila Mendes
Leslie Bibb has joined the cast of *Upgraded 2*, starring alongside returning actor and producer Camila Mendes. The sequel is set to begin filming in Italy this month and will be released on Prime Video, expanding the story of the original romantic comedy.
Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews, who wrote the first film, have written the screenplay, while Becca Gleason will direct. Plot details have not been disclosed; the first film followed Ana, an art auction house intern whose false claim about her position complicates a romance and threatens her career. Amazon MGM Studios has worldwide distribution rights, with the film due to reach more than 240 countries and territories.
In short
- Leslie Bibb joins Camila Mendes in *Upgraded 2*.
- Filming starts in Italy this month.
- Prime Video will distribute it worldwide.
Explained simply
Upgraded is a romantic comedy about Ana, an intern at an art auction house who misrepresents her job while travelling for work. The story follows the effect of that lie on her romance and her chances of building a career.
Camila Mendes starred in the first film and is returning for the sequel. Leslie Bibb has joined the cast; Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews wrote the screenplay, and Becca Gleason is directing. The sequel’s plot has not been made public.
The films are made for Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service. Amazon MGM Studios holds worldwide distribution rights, so the sequel is intended to be available across more than 240 countries and territories.
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