For those who grew up on the adventures of Benjamin Gates (Nicholas Cage) attempting to both steal the Declaration of Independance and kidnap the President, the news thatNational Treasurewould be hitting Disney+ was no doubt excting. Now, it’s time to set out on another treasure hunt through American history, as the first teaser trailer forNational Treasure: Edge of Historyis finally here.
The series starsLisette Oliveraas Jess Morales, a young Latina-American DREAMer whose family history will provide one of the mysteries of the series. Olivera will head up the young cast of adventurers who will form the backbone of the new series, that according to franchise producerJerry Bruckheimerwill be in the same spirit as the films that came before.
The teaser, clocking in at only 17 seconds, shows a silhouetted figure entering what appears to be an office filled with files and artifacts. The figure is clad in classic adventuring costume, complete with leather jacket and and Indiana Jones-style fedora. The figure, it turns out, is Jess, who removes her hat and stares directly into the camera before the trailer comes to an end.
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In addition to Olivera, the series will also starJustin Bartha, a familiar face to fans of theNational Treasuremovies, where he played Riley Poole, the team’s technological expert. The cast also includesJordan Rodriguesas Ethan, Jess’s childhood friend who has had feelings for her forever,Zuri Reedas Tasha, Jess’s best friend,Jake Austin Walkeras Liam, a swoonworthy musician whose family are all treasure hunters,Antonio Ciprianoas Oren, a lovable conspiracy theorist who is also Tasha’s ex and wants her back, andLyndon Smithas FBI agent Ross, withJacob Vargasalso set to appear. Rounding out the cast with some serious star power isCatherine Zeta-Jonesas Billie, described as a “badass billionaire.”
National Treasure: Edge of Historyis being directed byMira Nair, with scripts fromMarianneandCormac Wibberlywho also wrote the original films.Jon Turtletaub, who directed the original films is returning as executive producer. The Wibberley’s, along with cast members Olivera, Walker, Cipriano, Rodrigues, Reed and Smith appeared at San Diego Comic Con this weekend to premiere the teaser.
There is currently no release date forNational Treasure: Edge of History. Watch the teaser below:
