Richard Gere is one of the new faces to watch out for in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2.
Gere has jetted off to India to begin work on the follow-up to 2012's surprise hit comedy alongside an all-star cast including Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy and Dev Patel.
David Strathairn and Tamsin Greig will also be making their debut alongside Gere in the movie, which sees Patel's character Sonny and hotel co-manager Muriel (Smith) planning to expand their business at the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, while Sonny gears up for his impending wedding.
John Madden has returned to direct, with Blueprint Pictures' Graham Broadbent and Peter Czernin committed to produce alongside Participant's Jeff Skoll.
Gere will play new arrival Guy, who fights for his right to a room with fellow newcomer Lavinia, played by Greig.
Fox Searchlight Pictures President of Production Claudia Lewis said: "We're thrilled to reunite our creative and delightful Marigold Hotel family along with some intriguing new ‘guests’.
"With John Madden's direction and Ol Parker's original screenplay, we look forward to further exploring our characters' rich stories and triumphs."
No release date for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2 has yet been announced.
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