Italy Set Adventure: The Spy Action Returns

Pete Segal describes his latest film, 'My Spy The Eternal City,' as a love letter to Italy. The action comedy sequel features Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. The movie, set in Italy, revolves around a high school choir trip interrupted by a nuclear plot. The film had a significantly larger budget than its predecessor.

Filmmaker Pete Segal counts 'My Spy The Eternal City' as his 'love letter' to Italy, drawing initially from his own personal experiences. The movie, a sequel to Segal's 2020 hit 'My Spy,' features returning stars Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman. It begins streaming on Prime Video, expanding its narrative into a grander Italian setting.

This film shifts from Chicago to Italy, capturing a high school choir tour disrupted by a dangerous nuclear plot threatening the Vatican. The cinematic action unfolds across iconic Italian locations, illustrating a bigger and more ambitious sequel, funded by Amazon Studios with three times the budget of the original film.

Segal highlights the unique aspect of filming inside the Colosseum, a rare feat, contributing to one of his favorite sequences. He fondly recalls influences like James Bond and Inspector Clouseau, expressing thoughts on continuing the franchise based on the sequel's success.