“Now You See Me 2” Shoots Scenes at The Venetian Macao and Sands Macao

Macao — The action thriller film “Now You See Me 2,” produced by Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label and slated for a June 10, 2016 release in theaters around the world, shot scenes over the last several days on location at The Venetian® Macao and Sands® Macao. The film, a sequel to the 2013 Summit Entertainment hit “Now You See Me” that grossed more than US$350 million at the global box office, stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Lizzy Caplan, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Jay Chou, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman.

Sands China Ltd. brought the Hollywood mega production and its superstars to Macao as its latest move to further promote the city as an international tourist destination – meanwhile increasing global awareness of Macao and providing a catalyst for cultural exchange.

“Unforgettable experiences await visitors at Sands Macao and Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao,” said Scott Messinger, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sands China Ltd. “Our properties are landmark, must-visit destinations; having them featured in major motion pictures is a great way to boost the global profile of Macao as a world center of tourism and leisure. With film shoots, movie premieres, concerts, award shows, sporting events and more, our properties are the place to be to see the brightest stars, putting Macao ever-increasingly in the international spotlight.”

The “Now You See Me 2” film shoot is the latest example of a movie utilizing the unique imagery of Sands China’s integrated resorts as a compelling backdrop for storytelling on the screen. Scenes were shot in a variety of locations, including the neon-signed rooftop of Sands Macao and the Great Hall of The Venetian Macao with its iconic curved escalators.

The Venetian Macao in particular has been a popular choice for filmmakers, having been featured in several large-scale productions starring high-profile Asian and global superstars. In addition to “Now You See Me 2,” movies and television episodes shot at the integrated resort include Chow Yun-Fat’s “From Vegas to Macau,” Chinese-U.S. romantic comedy “My Lucky Star” starring Zhang Ziyi and Wang Leehom, the Bollywood telefilm series “Teri Meri Love Stories,” Hong Kong films “All’s Well Ends Well” and “Break Up Club,” Taiwanese TV series “Summer’s Desire,” and the Korean TV series “Boys Over Flowers.” Stars from Asia and around the world have also attended the many red carpet awards shows The Venetian Macao has hosted, including the 55th and 56th Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards (APFF), the Huading Awards in 2013 and 2015, Zee Cine Awards, IIFA Awards, STAR Parivaar Awards, China Music Awards, Mnet Asian Music Awards and others.

Directed by Jon M. Chu, “Now You See Me 2” is scheduled for a June 10, 2016 theatrical release. It is the follow-up to the 2013 box office hit “Now You See Me,” which centered on the Four Horsemen – a super-team of the world’s greatest illusionists who dodge the FBI while committing daring bank robberies during their performances, rewarding their audiences with the stolen money. In this new sequel, the Four Horsemen resurface one year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.