‘Now You See’ Jesse Eisenberg For A Third Time

Update: 2025-11-20

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Jesse Eisenberg as Nomad in a scene from Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Photo Credit: Katalin Vermes. Copyright 2024 Lionsgate.

Jesse Eisenberg has only stepped back into a few characters during his career, and his return in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t continues that rare trend. He returned for both Zombieland movies, reprised Lex Luthor in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, and voiced Blu in Rio and Rio 2.

But there is only one character he has played three times: magician J. Daniel Atlas in the Now You See Me franchise.

Why Eisenberg Keeps Coming Back to J. Daniel Atlas

Eisenberg returns once again in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, calling Atlas the rare character he genuinely enjoys revisiting.
He says the clever heists, fast pacing, and sharp personality make the role feel fresh every time he steps into it.

Click on the media bar below to hear Jesse Eisenberg talk about why he keeps returning to J. Daniel Atlas and why the world of Now You See Me continues to excite him

The Success and Evolution of the Now You See Me Franchise

Since the first film debuted in 2013, Now You See Me has built a dedicated fan base through its mix of heists, illusions, and ensemble chemistry. The franchise expanded with Now You See Me 2 and continues to evolve as the world of the Four Horsemen becomes more ambitious with each new chapter.

Over the years, the series has carved out a distinctive identity in modern cinema. Its combination of magic driven spectacle, twist heavy storytelling, and charismatic performances has made Now You See Me one of Hollywood’s most unique and enduring action mystery film franchises.

Fans will not have to wait long for more magic. A fourth film in the franchise is officially in development, continuing the series’s momentum and expanding the world audiences have embraced for more than a decade.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t is now playing in theaters.