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Alexandre Aja Reported to Direct Under Paris 2 as Netflix Sequel Advances

Bérénice Bejo is expected to return, with the writer unannounced as Netflix declines comment.

Overview

  • Trade reports say Alexandre Aja will take over directing duties for the sequel to Netflix's 2024 French shark thriller.
  • Original director Xavier Gens is not returning to helm the follow-up, with no reason disclosed for his absence.
  • Bérénice Bejo is expected to reprise her role, and producer Vincent Roget remains attached to the project.
  • No screenwriter has been identified for the sequel, and no official greenlight or production timeline has been announced by Netflix.
  • The first film became one of Netflix’s most-watched non-English titles, with reports citing more than 102 million views.