Writer, director, and producer Parker Finn says the trick to unlocking the Smile 2 story was to find the right character to follow. That character turned out to be Skye Riley, a pop star played by Naomi Scott. “Skye is this famous star who is surrounded by people, and yet she’s incredibly alone,” says Finn in the new behind-the-scenes featurette. “It’s a frightening situation for anybody to be in.”
The sequel’s cast also includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Raúl Castillo. Smile‘s Kyle Gallner reprises his role for the sequel.
“About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events,” reads Paramount Pictures’ synopsis. “Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past before her life spirals out of control.”
Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno serve as producers. Paramount Pictures has set an October 18, 2024 theatrical release. The original Smile opened in September 2022 and grossed $217 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
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