Filming for the sequel to Upgraded, titled Upgraded 2, commenced in Venice on 21 October 2024. Leslie Bibb and Camila Mendes are set to star in the new production.
Becca Gleason is directing the sequel, taking over the reins from the original director Carlson Young. Cameras rolled at several locations, including the Moro Venice restaurant, the neo-Gothic Palazzo Franchetti, and the terrace of Ca’ Giustinian.
Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews wrote the screenplay for the project. The production team finished 12 days of filming on the lagoon before moving principal photography to Rome.
An additional 33 days of shooting are scheduled to take place in Rome. Luca Tranchino serves as the production designer for the film.
Colorado Film, an Italian company, acts as the executive producer. Mike Karz and Bill Bindley are producing the project for Gulfstream Pictures.
Honor Role is producing the film with Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews. Lena Roklin is producing for Luber Roklin Entertainment.
Piers Tempest is also a producer for Tempo Production.
