Get ready to never look at a smile the same way again! The bone-chilling horror phenomenon “Smile” is back with a star-studded sequel that promises to crank up the terror to eleven. “Smile 2” is set to hit theaters on October 18, 2024, and we’ve got all the spine-tingling details that will have you grinning… or grimacing!
A New Face of Fear
“Smile 2” takes a fresh approach to the franchise, focusing on Skye Riley, a global pop sensation played by the talented Naomi Scott (“Aladdin”, “Power Rangers”). As Skye prepares for a world tour, she finds herself trapped in a nightmare that blurs the lines between reality and terror.
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past before her life spirals out of control.
Talk about stage fright! This premise brilliantly weaves the pressures of stardom with supernatural horror, promising a psychological thrill ride that will resonate with audiences on multiple levels.
Star-Studded Scares
The cast of “Smile 2” is packed with talent that’s sure to bring depth to this horrifying tale:
- Naomi Scott leads the charge as Skye Riley, our tormented pop star.
- Rosemarie DeWitt joins the fray, though her role remains shrouded in mystery.
- Kyle Gallner reprises his role as Joel, the cursed police officer from the first film. How will his story intersect with Skye’s?
- Lukas Gage plays Lewis, Skye’s friend who passes the Smile Entity to her. With friends like these, who needs enemies?
- Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula, and Ray Nicholson round out the cast, each likely to bring their own flavor of fear to the screen.
And in a delightful twist, Drew Barrymore will appear as herself! Could we see the beloved actress falling victim to the Smile Entity’s curse?
Behind the Screams
Parker Finn returns to write and direct “Smile 2”, ensuring the sequel stays true to the terrifying vision that made the first film a runaway success. Finn has expressed excitement about exploring new aspects of the “Smile” universe, promising a fresh take that will keep audiences guessing.
Principal photography wrapped in March 2024, with filming taking place across various locations in New York, including Hudson Valley, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Albany, and New York City. This diverse range of locations hints at a larger scale for the sequel, perhaps following Skye’s tour as it descends into madness.
A Smile That’s Contagious… in a Bad Way
For those who missed the first “Smile”, the franchise centers around a malevolent entity that possesses its victims, forcing them to smile grotesquely before meeting a gruesome end and passing the curse to a witness. The original film left many questions unanswered, and while Finn is keen to maintain some mystery, “Smile 2” promises to delve deeper into the entity’s backstory.