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Smile 2

Smile 2 is an upcoming American psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Parker Finn. It serves as a sequel to Smile (2022). Kyle Gallner reprises his role as Joel from the first film, while Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, and Rosemarie DeWitt appear as new characters. Pre-production had begun by April 2023, with filming lasting from January to March in 2024.

Smile 2
Teaser poster
Directed byParker Finn
Written byParker Finn
Based onCharacters
by Parker Finn
Produced by
  • Marty Bowen
  • Wyck Godfrey
  • Isaac Klausner
  • Parker Finn
  • Robert Salerno
Starring
CinematographyCharlie Sarroff
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • October 18, 2024 (2024-10-18)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Smile 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on October 18, 2024.

Cast

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Production

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Parker Finn, writer and director of Smile (2022), intentionally left portions of the first film ambiguous, with various plotlines unresolved, to create the opportunity to explore those details in a sequel.[2] He noted that while additional installments may explore the backstory of the entity, he would like to keep its mysterious nature intact, adding that a follow-up film would be notably different from the first as he believed "there is still a lot of interesting stuff to explore in the world of Smile. ... I'd want to make sure that there's a new, exciting, fresh way into it that the audience isn't anticipating."[2][3][4]

In March 2023, Finn signed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures to develop additional horror projects.[5] The following month at 2023 CinemaCon, Paramount announced that a sequel to Smile was green-lit and entered pre-production, with Finn returning as writer and director.[6] In December 2023, Naomi Scott was cast in a leading role.[7] In early 2024, Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo and Miles Gutierrez-Riley joined the cast.[8][9][10] Kyle Gallner reprised his role as Joel from the first film.[11]

Principal photography took place from January to March 2024 throughout Hudson Valley, New York, with primary locations in Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Albany and New York City.[12][13]

Release

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The film is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on October 18, 2024.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Squires, John (June 13, 2024). "Viral Marketing Campaign for 'Smile 2' Already Underway?". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Davids, Brian (December 9, 2022). "How Parker Finn's 'Smile' Went From Streaming to Theatrical in a Single Night". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 9, 2022. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Kaye, Don (December 2, 2022). "Smile Director: Ending 'Purposefully' Leaves Room for Sequel". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Nichols, Tyler (November 27, 2022). "Smile Interview: Parker Finn (writer/director)". JoBlo. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  5. ^ Kit, Borys (March 15, 2023). "Smile Filmmaker Parker Finn Signs First-Look Deal With Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Peralta, Diego (April 27, 2023). "Smile Sequel in the Works at Paramount". Collider. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 13, 2023). "Naomi Scott To Star In Next Installment In Paramount's Smile Franchise". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 9, 2024). "Lukas Gage Boards Smile Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (February 12, 2024). "Smile Sequel Adds Dylan Gelula To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 14, 2024). "Raúl Castillo & Miles Gutierrez-Riley Round Out Casting For Smile Sequel From Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (January 11, 2024). "Rosemarie DeWitt and Kyle Gallner Round Out Untitled 'Smile' Sequel Cast Exclusive". TheWrap. Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  12. ^ Boris (January 24, 2024). "Hollywood Film Crew Takes Over Newburgh Brewing Company Taproom". WPDH. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Hermanns, Grant (March 9, 2024). "Smile 2 Gets Surprising Filming Update From New Horror Movie Star". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  14. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 22, 2023). "Smile 2 Sets Release Date, One Love Moves". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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