“Book Club 2” Gets Release Date

The release date for the Bill Holderman-directed comedy movie “Book Club 2 – The Next Chapter”, the sequel to 2018’s “Book Club“.

The sequel is set to hit theaters on May 12, 2023.  It will reunite the iconic quartet of Jane Fonda (Vivian), Diane Keaton (Diane), Mary Steenburgen (Carol), and Candice Bergen (Sharon). This time, they’re bringing their book club to Italy.

Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, and Craig T. Nelson are also set to reprise their roles as Mitchell, Arthur, and Bruce.

The sequel also features newcomers including Giancarlo Giannini, Hugh Quarshie, and Vincent Riotta.

It is written by Holderman and Erin Simms, with Holderman returning as director. Holderman and Simms will also serve as producers.

The sequel will follow the best friends taking their book club to Italy for fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

“Book Club” was released in 2018 and followed four lifelong friends – Diane, Vivian, Carol, and Sharon – who hope to spice up their lives. To do so, the group decides to read E.L. James’ controversial bestseller “Fifty Shades of Grey”.

Armed with newfound confidence, the women begin exciting new romances and revisit past relationships. As they do, they continue to support and inspire each other through the journey.

Bill Holderman and Erin Simms wrote the screenplay, with Holderman also serving as director.

Endeavor Content will finance and produce “Book Club 2 – The Next Chapter”. Producers are Bill Holderman and Erin Simms.

Executive Producers are Brad Weston, Trish Hofmann, Enzo Sisti, and Andrew Duncan. Julia Iglesias will oversee the project for Focus Features, which will distribute the movie in the U.S. while Universal Pictures International will distribute it internationally.