<P> On 29 October 2012, Vulture reported that screenwriter Ol Parker was consulted to deliver a treatment to Fox Searchlight Pictures executives for a sequel titled The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2 . Most of the cast agreed to come back . On 28 October 2013, Radio Times revealed that the cast would be flying to India to shoot the sequel film in January 2014 . </P> <P> On 2 December 2012, Showbiz411 stated that Colin Firth and Helen Mirren may join the ensemble cast of the film (they ultimately did not). On 28 October 2013 Radio Times stated that Penelope Wilton confirmed the cast, including Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Ronald Pickup and Celia Imrie, would return for the sequel, set to start filming in January 2014 . On 30 October, Deadline reported that Richard Gere was in talks to join the ensemble cast of the sequel . Later on 10 January 2014, Gere confirmed his new role in the film; other newcomers added to the film include Tamsin Greig and David Strathairn . </P> <P> Principal photography began on 10 January 2014 in Jaipur, India . </P> <P> The first trailer was released on 7 August 2014, with the title The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel announced . </P>

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