Jack Quaid has shared his enthusiasm for a Novocaine sequel, opening up about the possibility of a follow-up to the action thriller. Novocaine stars Quaid as Nathan Caine, a bank executive with congenital insensitivity to pain, who goes out to rescue his girlfriend after she is taken hostage by a group of bank robbers. The film was released over the past weekend and received a strong 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes, earning praise for its dark humor, sharp writing, and Quaid’s standout performance.

During ScreenRant‘s Coffee Chats episode 2 with the actor, Quaid discussed the potential for a sequel, revealing that he and directors Dan Berk and Robert Olson already have exciting ideas for a hypothetical Novocaine 2. While nothing has been officially greenlit, his comments indicate a strong desire to continue Nathan Caine’s story. Read his full comment below:

I would love it. There’s so many ideas I have, there’s so many ideas that I know Dan and Bobby have. It’d be really cool. So, I don’t know, we’ll pray to the movie gods to make that happen.

What This Means For A Potential Novocaine 2

It Could Build On The First Film’s Success

Novocaine performed well critically and debuted at the top of the box office on its opening day, earning $3.9 million. The action film had an $18 million production budget and is projected to gross between $8 and $10 million over its opening weekend, placing it at the top of the weekend’s box office, surpᴀssing Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17. The film’s 82% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and an 88% audience score signals strong critical and audience approval, meaning there could be interest in continuing the story.

Given Quaid’s pᴀssion for the project and the creative team’s enthusiasm, it seems like there’s creative energy behind the idea of Novocaine 2. A sequel could explore what happens in Nathan’s life after the unexpected plot twist in Novocaine‘s ending. The potential sequel could explore how his inability to feel pain affects his relationships and moral decisions and follow up on his dynamic with his love interest, Sherry Margrave (Amber Midthunder). If Novocaine 2 were to happen, it could capitalize on the success of its predecessor while continuing to offer a fresh take on action thrillers that keeps audiences engaged.

One of the other main reasons why Novocaine 2 has a strong possibility of getting off the ground is the increased audience interest in one-man army action movies, particularly ones that involve unconventional heroes. David Harbour’s Violent Night became a critical and commercial hit and has a sequel in the works, while anticipation similarly grows for Bob Odenkirk’s Nobody 2. Since Quaid’s movie has garnered the same level of acclaim as said тιтles, including higher than the Christmas action-comedy, a steady run at the box office would go a long way to securing its future.

Our Take On Novocaine 2’s Chances

A Follow-Up Could Be A Smart Move

While there is no official confirmation yet, Quaid’s comments make it clear that there’s genuine interest from the creative team for Novocaine 2. If the first movie’s strong reception and audience demand continue to grow, the “movie gods” the actor referred to may just grant his wish. With the right script and creative vision, a sequel could not only match but even outperform the first film, delivering another fresh and original action film that takes audiences on an unpredictable ride.