Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in new preview

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August 10, 2016 4:50 PM

"Inferno" is sequel to "Angels and Demons", and features Tom Hanks reprising his role as Robert Langdon. Watch new preview.

Toms Hanks leads cast in "Inferno"

Sony Pictures released a new "Inferno" clip during Tuesday, August 10, 2016 primetime coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Directed by Ron Howard and written by David Koepp, the upcoming mystery thriller is based on 2013 novel of the same name by Dan Brown, and is the sequel to "Angels and Demons."

The movie stars Tom Hanks reprising his role as Robert Langdon, alongside Felicity Jones, Omar Sy, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Foster, and Irrfan Khan.

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About film

Robert Langdon awakens in a hospital room in Florence, Italy, with no memory as to what has transpired over the last few days. He suddenly finds himself, again, the target of a major manhunt. But with the help of Dr. Sienna Brooks, and his knowledge of symbology, Langdon will try to regain his freedom, and lost memories, all whilst solving the most intricate riddle he's ever faced.

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The franchise launched with "The Da Vinci Code" in 2006 and continued with "Angels and Demons" in 2009.

Filming kicked off on April 27, 2015 in Venice, Italy, and wrapped on July 21, 2015 in Budapest.

In July 2013, Sony set "Inferno" for a December 18, 2015 release, but rescheduled as a result of its clash with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

"Inferno" will be released on October 28, 2016.

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