Leslie Bibb Joins Amazon MGM's Upgraded 2 as Filming Starts in Italy
Bibb joins returning star and producer Camila Mendes in the sequel, directed by Becca Gleason and destined for Prime Video.
Leslie Bibb has been cast in Upgraded 2, the Amazon MGM Studios sequel that begins production this month in Italy, according to Deadline.
Camila Mendes returns to star and produce. Becca Gleason directs from a screenplay by Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews, and Gulfstream Pictures is financing the film.
Amazon MGM Studios holds worldwide distribution rights, and the film will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories.
Bibb was Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for the fifth season of HBO's Hacks, and she appeared in the second season of Apple TV+'s Palm Royale. Last year she starred in the third season of HBO's The White Lotus, whose ensemble earned a 2026 Actor Award nomination.
It was recently announced that Bibb will star in and executive produce the HBO dark comedy series The Rush Whisperer, and she will star in Brett Goldstein's romantic comedy series Escorted for Prime Video.
Quick answers
Who directs Upgraded 2?
Becca Gleason directs, from a screenplay by Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews.
Where will Upgraded 2 be available to stream?
It will stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, with Amazon MGM Studios holding worldwide distribution rights.
When does production on Upgraded 2 begin?
Production begins this month in Italy.