Filming has begun on Zombies 4 (working title) with Milo Manheim returning as Zed the zombie, Meg Donnelly back as cheerleader Addison, Kylee Russell returning as zombie Eliza, and Chandler Kinney reprising her role as Willa the werewolf. Joining the supernatural fun are Lisa Chappell (McLeod’s Daughters) as Eldress and Jonno Roberts (La Brea) as Commander Bright.
Additional newcomers to the franchise include Swayam Bhatia (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) as Vera, Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years) as Ray, and Mekonnen Knife (Joe vs. Carole) as Vargas. The threesome are described as new mysterious supernatural monsters.
Malachi Barton joins as Victor and Freya Skye is playing Nova.
“The franchise’s fourth installment follows Zed and Addison as they embark on a road trip the summer after their first year of college,” reads Disney Branded Entertainment’s synopsis. “As adventures unfold, they unexpectedly discover the warring worlds of Sunnyside and Shadyside and come into contact with Nova, Victor, Vera, Ray, and Vargas on their summer travels. Zombies, werewolves, and aliens alike are shocked by the meeting of two new supernatural groups.
The fourth film of the franchise is in production in New Zealand with Paul Hoen, director of the first three Zombies films, returning to direct. Josh Cagan, David Light, and Joseph Raso wrote the screenplay, and Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Paul Hoen, David Light, Joseph Raso, Jane Fleming, and Mark Ordesky serve as executive producers.
The first film of the franchise debuted in February 2018, followed by Zombies 2 in April 2020. Zombies 3 arrived in July 2022, and Disney hasn’t yet announced when Zombies 4 will premiere.
