Jesse Eisenberg Wants to Make 'Now You See Me 4': 'It's My Happiest Place'

Jesse Eisenberg is eager to reprise his role as J. Daniel Atlas in a fourth Now You See Me film. The actor told The Wrap that returning to the franchise is his top priority.

"Honestly, I’d love to do Now You See Me 4 more than anything else," Eisenberg said, according to Deadline. He explained that playing the arrogant street magician is a unique joy in his career. "Normally I play depressed people, which makes me depressed, but playing that confident, arrogant magician, I walk away everyday thinking, ‘That was amazing.’ It’s the only character where I get to stand up straight and wear a nicer outfit. It’s my happiest place."

What is the status of Now You See Me 4?

Lionsgate is moving forward with the project. Last year, Lionsgate chair Adam Fogelson announced at CinemaCon that Ruben Fleischer will return to direct the fourth installment. Fleischer previously directed Eisenberg in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, which premiered in November.

What has Jesse Eisenberg said about the role?

Eisenberg has played J. Daniel Atlas across three films, most recently in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. He reunited with co-stars Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, Lizzy Caplan, Morgan Freeman, and Mark Ruffalo for that film. The actor stated he's "never felt happier" than when playing the part.

The Now You See Me franchise, which began in 2013, follows a team of magicians known as the Four Horsemen. Their global heists and illusions have proven commercially successful, with the series grossing more than $932 million worldwide.