Fans are buzzing with excitement for any upcoming scenes featuring Gerard Butler in Paris Has Fallen. This upcoming action-drama TV series follows the thrilling partnership between a protection officer and an MI6 agent. Both join forces following a devastating terrorist attack. Being a spin-off of the beloved Fallen franchise movies, which also includes the action-packed Olympus Has Fallen from 2013, viewers are left wondering if they will be able to catch a glimpse of Gerard Butler reprising his iconic role as Mike Banning or if it’s just speculation.
Here’s everything you need to know about the rumors of whether Gerard Butler will or will not appear as Mike Banning in Paris Has Fallen 2024.
Will Gerard Butler return as Mike Banning in Paris Has Fallen?
No, Gerard Butler won’t be returning as Mike Banning in Paris Has Fallen.
Paris Has Fallen is known to be the first TV series inside the Fallen franchise, and Butler’s character Mike Banning will not be making an appearance. Initially, Deadline reported in May 2023 that there might be a possibility of a cameo. But, this remained unconfirmed until the series was announced for release in late September 2024.
While he won’t be appearing in Paris Has Fallen, Butler still remains involved in the series, in the role of executive producer. His influence is still significant as he leads the production through his company, G-Base. It’s collaborating with StudioCanal, a major player in the French film industry. Currently, Canal+ holds exclusive streaming rights to StudioCanal, meaning the series will be available solely on the platform in France.
The premiere of the first episode of Paris Has Fallen in France is set for September 23, 2024. Viewers can catch it on Canal+ in France, while those in the U.K. can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.
How many more Fallen movies or shows will there be?
At the moment, there’s one movie in the works titled Night Has Fallen, but an official release date hasn’t been announced yet.
Butler appears to be broadening the reach of his Fallen franchise into international markets, with films such as Olympus (2013), London (2016), Angel (2019), and the soon-to-be-released Night Has Fallen.
The Fallen franchise has already made a remarkable $522 million globally across its three films, suggesting that Paris Has Fallen could achieve streaming success when it debuts in the Fall of 2024, potentially paving the way for further expansion of the franchise.
The main cast of Paris Has Fallen includes Tewfik Jallab, Ritu Arya, and Sean Harris. Directed by Oded Ruskin and Hans Herbots, the series was shot in both Paris and London.
