Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgard will co-star in the sequel to the 2005 film "Lord of War," titled "Lords of War."

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Andrew Niccol, the writer and director of the original, will also return for the sequel.

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The original producers, Philippe Rousselet and Fabrice Gianfermi, will also produce the sequel.

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Cage's Saturn Films banner will co-produce the film, and Skarsgard will serve as an executive producer.

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Cage will reprise his role as arms dealer Yuri Orlov in the sequel.

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The sequel will follow Orlov's discovery of his son Anton (played by Skarsgard), who plans to launch a mercenary army.

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Filming is set to begin in fall 2023, but there is no release date yet.

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"Lord of War" was well-received by both critics and audiences, and Cage received praise for his performance.

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Cage has several other upcoming projects, including "Renfield," "Sympathy for the Devil," and "The Retirement Plan."

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"Sympathy for the Devil" is set to release on July 28, 2023.

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"The Retirement Plan" does not have an official release date yet.

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