Marisa Tomei Returning As Claire Dupont In ‘Upgraded 2’

EXCLUSIVE: Marisa Tomei has set her return for the upcoming Upgraded 2, reprising her role as Claire Dupree, starring opposite the previously announced Camila Mendes and Leslie Bibb. Tomei is an original cast member of the film Upgraded, which was released in 2024. Production is currently underway in Italy.

Plot details for the sequel from director Becca Gleason, Gulfstream Pictures, and Honor Role are under wraps. Amazon MGM Studios has the worldwide distribution rights for Upgraded 2, penned by returning screenwriters Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews.

The original film follows aspiring art intern Ana (Mendes), who is invited on a last-minute work trip to London by her brilliant but intimidating super boss Claire (Tomei), meeting the handsome and wealthy William (Archie Renaux) on the plane. Set in both London and New York City, the rom-com chronicles the trials and tribulations of balancing work, romance, and following your dreams.

Tomei’s character description in Upgraded is formidable auction house executive Claire Dupree, a brilliant and terrifying boss to auction-house trainee Ana.

Upgraded 2 producers include Gulfstream Pictures’ Mike Karz and Bill Bindley, Honor Role’s Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews, Luber Roklin Entertainment’s Lena Roklin, and Tempo Production’s Piers Tempest.

Tomei is an Academy Award winner for her work in the film My Cousin Vinny, taking home the statuette for Best Supporting Actress. Notable additional credits include the films In the Bedroom and The Wrestler, and most recently, playing May Parker in the Marvel film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Ann Marie Allison’s You’re Dating a Narcissist!, and starring opposite Liam Neeson in The Mongoose. She will next be seen leading Julia von Heinz’s Nicky and Charlotte, as well as starring in Season 2 of HBO’s series War. She also recently wrapped production on Zach Golden’s action-comedy Hellhound. Tomei is represented by Gersh, Untitled Entertainment, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.