‘G.I. Joe’ Filmmaker Jon M. Chu Frontrunner to Direct ‘Now You See Me 2' (Exclusive)

Having just wrapped “Jem and the Holograms,” Jon M. Chu has emerged as the frontrunner to direct “Now You See Me 2” for Summit Entertainment, multiple individuals familiar with the sequel have told TheWrap. A representative for Chu did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Mark Ruffalo are all expected to return for the sequel to last year's sleeper hit, which grossed more than $350 million worldwide and displayed staying power throughout a competitive summer.