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Back in the day, I enjoyed Antonio Sabato Jr.’s 1990s direct-to-video action movies like High Voltage and The Base 2: Guilty as Charged, but that enjoyment is just my personal opinion, not an objective assessment of his work. I make no excuses for enjoying his films; they were unapologetic slices of pure ’90s action goodness and they did exactly what you wanted them to do.
Well, fast forward to today and Antonio Sabato Jr. announced on social media that he will appear in Uwe Boll’s 2027 sequel to Citizen Vigilante, confirming his participation in the follow-up to the original film. It is currently unclear whether Sabato Jr. is expected to replace Armie Hammer in the sequel or to join him, as no such casting details have been confirmed.
The first Citizen Vigilante centers on a wealthy American, played by Armie Hammer who is staging a comeback, who becomes a vigilante and targets alleged criminal migrants and public officials, framing its story around themes of immigration, crime, and institutional corruption. The film has been controversial for its overt political themes and its portrayal of migrants, with critics and advocacy groups arguing that it presents a dehumanizing or inflammatory image of migrants, while supporters have defended it as a provocative work of political fiction.
It has also attracted attention for its graphic violence and for reports that the film was refused an age classification in Germany amid concerns from authorities that it could potentially incite violence against migrants. Sabato Jr. was a recognizable presence in 1990s direct-to-video action cinema, with credits that include titles such as Isaac Florentine’s HBO premiere flicks High Voltage and The Base 2, which helped establish him with genre audiences. He also fought side by side with Mark Wahlberg and Lou Diamond Phillips in the criminally underrated The Bit Hit which hailed from Hong Kong filmmaker Che-Kirk Wong. John Woo, Terence Chang, and Wesley Snipes served as producers on that one. His involvement signals that the new project is likely to draw interest from fans of his earlier action work as well as followers of Boll’s filmography.
The Social Media Announcement
Sabato Jr. shared the casting news on social media, stating that he will appear in a 2027 sequel to Citizen Vigilante directed by Uwe Boll. The post identified the project as a continuation of the original film and presented his role in it as confirmed participation, though it did not specify the size or nature of his part. The message did not include additional production details, such as shooting dates, locations, or distribution plans, and no supplementary official statements have been referenced in connection with the announcement. Check out his social media post below:
Confirmed Details So Far
At this stage, the confirmed information consists of Antonio Sabato Jr.’s planned appearance in the project and Uwe Boll’s involvement as director of the 2027 sequel to Citizen Vigilante. Beyond acknowledging that the film is intended as a sequel, no verified details have been provided about the story, Sabato Jr.’s specific role, returning or new characters, or the intended tone and scope of the production. There have also been no formally confirmed announcements regarding the crew, filming schedule, production companies, or distribution partners, leaving much of the project’s structure and creative direction publicly unspecified.
What Has Been Publicly Announced
Public information currently associates the sequel with a general 2027 release timeframe, without narrowing it down to a particular month, season, or territory. No additional cast members or creative collaborators have been officially linked to the project beyond Sabato Jr. and Boll, and there has been no disclosure of plot elements, settings, or themes. Likewise, details regarding marketing plans, festival participation, or release formats have not been announced, so expectations for how and where the film will be made available remain undefined based on existing statements.
Uwe Boll has expressed interest in bringing former MMA fighter and action star Gina Carano onto the project, but Carano’s involvement has not been confirmed. Carano like Hammer has been keeping bust reinventing herself after her time with Disney was unceremoniously cut short. She has also starred in a slew of DTV actioners like Haywire, Daughter of the Wolf and Extraction. Her biggest output came in the blockbuster comic bok fueled hit Deadpool where she took on Ryan Reynolds.
Context Within Sabato Jr.’s and Boll’s Careers
Citizen Vigilante is the title of the original film referenced in the announcement, and the new project is described as its sequel, with Uwe Boll returning as director and Antonio Sabato Jr. set to appear. Sabato Jr., known for his work in 1990s direct-to-video action titles such as High Voltage and The Base 2, has an established association with action-oriented roles, which situates his casting within his existing body of work. Boll, who has directed a range of independent and genre films, is similarly returning to familiar territory by continuing a property he previously directed, though no creative approach or stylistic direction for the sequel has been formally outlined.
Beyond these points—Sabato Jr.’s confirmed appearance, Boll’s role as director, and the 2027 sequel designation—no further information about the film’s plot, character roster, or production timeline has been confirmed through the announcement. Until additional official statements are released, details about the project’s development, casting, and distribution should be regarded as unconfirmed if they are not directly supported by the existing social media post or other verifiable sources.
For now, the project remains in development, with further details expected as the sequel takes shape. Lock and load—and stay tuned for more updates on Citizen Vigilante 2.
In the meantime, peep at some of Sabato’s fines super charged work in 90’s action cinema!
