Ever since it was confirmed that Sharon Stone would be joining Nobody 2 in a villainous role, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding this action sequel. The actress is best known for her performances in Casino, Basic Instinct, and Total Recall, where she received huge acclaim for her richly layered female characters. But sadly, Nobody 2 won’t rank among Sharon Stone’s best movies.

The story of Nobody 2 follows Hank and his family as they investigate the dark secrets of Plummerville: the holiday resort where Odenkirk’s protagonist vacationed as a child. But it’s immediately clear that Plummerville isn’t the place it once was, as Hank ʙuттs heads with several shady figures after getting into a fight with an important member of the community.

The actress plays Lendina in Nobody 2, the criminal mastermind behind an extensive drugs and arms operation that’s being run behind-the-scenes in a derelict holiday park. It’s been a while since Stone has really leaned into a complex, villainous character like this – but Nobody 2 fails to give her the time and development she needs to leave much of an impression.

Sharon Stone’s Villain Doesn’t Get Much To Do In Nobody 2

Unfortunately, Nobody 2 doesn’t manage to capitalize on Sharon Stone’s exciting villainous role – but rather, the film sidelines her for a series of smaller, less interesting villains who get more screen time. This is exactly the problem when a film’s “big bad” is kept secret until the very end of the movie: it always leaves the audience wanting more.

This shift from the loud, abrasive action of the first movie to a quieter small-town mystery in Nobody 2 works excellently in some ways, but the structure makes it inherently difficult for the overarching villain to shine. Stone’s character, by design, has to work from the shadows – and that’s not where the movie should be hiding its most acclaimed and popular stars.

It’s not until the final moments of Nobody 2 that Stone and Odenkirk actually get the opportunity to go head-to-head. And when this happens, despite the entire film building towards this moment, it’s all over surprisingly fast and Stone’s villain is killed off without putting up much of a fight.

This leaves Nobody 2 with a fairly underwhelming ending. The film promises the audience an exciting villain, but all it really offers is several minor villains who take up the majority of the runtime and leave Stone’s antagonist with very little to do. It’s a disappointing way to close one of 2025’s most anticipated action movies.