Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa explain why Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer is the perfect choice to carry the franchise forward. The third film continues following the team of illusionists known as The Four Horsemen as they welcome a new generation of magicians played by Greenblatt, Sessa, and Justice Smith. Now You See Me: Now You Don’t‘s release date isn’t until November 2025, though it’s already confirmed that Fleischer will be returning to direct the fourth film.

During an exclusive interview with ScreenRant, Greenblatt and Sessa explained why Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer is the perfect choice to continue the franchise with a fourth film. The two stars praised the director’s pᴀssion for practical magic, creating a supportive set, and his visionary calm under pressure. They believe his creative clarity, care for authenticity, and leadership make him the perfect choice to direct Now You See Me 4 and expand the franchise’s magic. Read their full comments below:

Ariana Greenblatt: It’s all about the purity of magic, and I think he cares so much about that, especially in this film. He wanted it to all be practical, and I think that’s something the whole cast really valued and appreciated. I think if anyone’s going to do Now You See Me right, Ruben’s the guy.

He has so much fun on set. He gets us all with the game nights and the bonding, and he really went out of his way to make sure that we had fun on set and that, at the same time, we were allowed to make a good movie. He holds us to an expectation that makes us all better people and actors, and I’m very proud of him. So, it’s going to be fun.

Dominic Sessa: It’s hard for him to limit the level at which he wants to do stuff. When he’s explaining it, he’s just so nonchalant and chill. “Yeah, so you guys are going to zip line into the scene and onto a ship.” You’re hearing the way he’s talking about it, and you’re like, “Should I be freaking out right now? Or is it actually fine?” I think the calm and ease with which he approaches really mᴀssive scenes that are impossible for me to picture in my head makes it all the better. I think it’s going to be awesome to do that again.

What Ariana Greenblatt & Dominic Sessa’s Comments Mean For Ruben Fleischer Directing Now You See Me 4

He’s The Perfect Choice To Carry The Franchise Forward

Ariana Greenblatt believes Ruben Fleischer is the perfect director to carry the Now You See Me franchise forward because of his deep respect for the craft of magic. She highlights how Fleischer’s commitment to using practical effects over CGI gave the third film a sense of authenticity that resonated with the cast. His pᴀssion created a positive environment on set that balanced professionalism with genuine enjoyment. According to Greenblatt, his ability to foster both strong performances and personal growth makes him the ideal leader for a fourth film.

Dominic Sessa emphasizes Fleischer’s unique ability to approach large, complex scenes with calmness and confidence. He recalls how Fleischer’s laid-back demeanor when explaining high-intensity stunts, such as zip-lining onto a ship, instilled trust and excitement in the cast rather than fear. This cool-headedness helped bring the ambitious sequences to life in the third film, setting it apart from the earlier entries. Sessa is confident that Fleischer’s vision and daring directorial style will elevate the franchise even further in the fourth film.

Our Take On Ruben Fleischer Returning To Direct Now You See Me 4

How It Will Benefit The Franchise

With Ruben Fleischer coming back for a fourth film, this will be the first time the franchise has had a returning director, as the first two were helmed by Louis Leterrier and Jon M. Chu, respectively, allowing Fleischer to develop more of a rapport with the cast. Having a returning director like Fleischer should also bring a certain sense of continuity and deepen the franchise’s creative idenтιтy. As seen with Christopher McQuarrie on the Mission: Impossible franchise, for instance, consistent leadership often sharpens the tone, strengthens character arcs, and improves the long-term storytelling.