Forget James Bond: Revenge Sequel Turns Franchise Into a Polish International Spy Thriller
Becky’s New Assignment
In the third Becky film, the character has moved on from her childhood as a vengeful teenager. Becky is now a CIA field agent sent undercover to Poland to hunt Nazis.
Neil Patrick Harris plays General Wilhelm Reuss, the new villain, whose family is described as twisted. Kate Siegel also has a role opposite Becky, with Wexler emphasizing the balance between heartfelt moments and brutal action.
A Fan Takes The Director’s Chair
Wexler became the franchise’s first-time Becky director after producer Chadd Harbold approached her with the project at a party in 2024. She said she had followed the films since the first one arrived in 2020.
Wexler described her earlier work as involving young girls facing evil authority figures. She said the Becky project felt like a strong match, allowing her to respect what came before while adding some of the anger found in her first two films.
Action And Possible Futures
The post-screening Q&A covered the film’s fight sequences, including a 10-minute sword fight performed by Wilson on her own, according to the event description. Wexler also discussed how the production approached continuing Becky’s story.
The conversation touched on possible future directions for the franchise, including a romantic or spacey path for Becky. The available reporting does not specify which direction Wexler favors.
Key points
- Becky is now a CIA field agent sent undercover to Poland to hunt Nazis.
- Jenn Wexler directs the franchise’s third installment after making The Ranger and The Sacrifice Game.
- Lulu Wilson performed a 10-minute sword fight on her own.
- Wexler discussed possible romantic or spacey directions for Becky’s future.