Netflix announces ‘Gray Man’ sequel

Netflix is turning its new spy thriller “The Gray Man” into a franchise, announcing plans on Tuesday for a sequel and spinoff of the Ryan Gosling starrer.

The action flick from the Russo Brothers is one of the most expensive movies by the streaming platform to date. The movie was released last Friday and has become the most watched film on the streaming service in 92 countries.

Netflix in a statement said that a sequel is now in development with Gosling and directors Joe and Anthony Russo set to return. The company also announced a separate spinoff movie but did not provide details.

Gosling stars in the film as Sierra Six, a former inmate turned CIA assassin. Chris Evans plays the role of the main antagonist Lloyd Hansen. The cast also includes Ana de Armas, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Henwick, Dhanush, Alfre Woodard and Regé-Jean Page.