The Four Horsemen are officially back—and this time, they’re teaming up with a new generation of illusionists for the most global, high-stakes mission the franchise has ever attempted. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted, Zombieland), Now You See Me: Now You Don’t opens November 14, 2025, bringing Jesse Eisenberg back as Atlas alongside Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, and Isla Fisher. Joining them are Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike stepping in as the film’s powerful new villain and Morgan Freeman once again bringing his legendary presence.

Entertainment Affair’s Melissa Ramiz sat down with Jesse Eisenberg and Justice Smith in Miami to talk practical magic, improvisation, cast chemistry, and the surprising amount of discipline required to make illusions look effortless on screen.

Despite landing from a New York “polar vortex,” Eisenberg arrived early enough to catch a glimpse of the beach—though Justice didn’t get the same sunshine treatment. What they did share was an appreciation for the franchise’s hands-on approach to magic. Smith revealed that every trick in the film is practical, crafted with real techniques by professional magicians. “Ruben really made a point to make sure the magic was practical,” he explained. “There’s something about watching experts in their field that makes audiences feel like they could do the same—it’s like real-life superheroes.”

For Eisenberg, returning for his third film meant diving back into intense training. But don’t expect him to pull out party tricks at family gatherings. “I can do it for very young people,” he joked, “but anyone over 12 immediately sees I’m not a very good magician.” Still, the commitment was real: weeks spent practicing a single hand movement to make a diamond appear on camera. “It’s a one-second moment, but that’s how good these magicians are—they spend years mastering tiny movements.”

Joining an established ensemble could have been intimidating, but Smith said the original Horsemen made the transition seamless. “I was nervous going in, but from the very first day Jesse got to know all of us. They’re the sweetest guys.” Eisenberg returned the admiration, praising the newcomers’ energy and the collaborative spirit that fueled the shoot.

That sense of collaboration extended to the film’s comedic moments. Director Ruben Fleischer—known for Zombieland and Venom—encouraged the cast to improvise. “We’d do the script, and then he’d say, ‘Okay, try different things now,’” Eisenberg said. “It gives the movie a personality beyond the action and magic.”

The interview ended with a nostalgic twist as Melissa performed the classic childhood “detached finger” illusion—earning an amused seal of approval from both actors.

With its practical magic, heightened stakes, and the chemistry of two generations of magicians, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t promises to deliver exactly what audiences want: a fun, surprising, thrill-filled ride that plays like one giant, perfectly executed trick.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t hits theaters November 14, 2025.