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Clement and Waititi Start Writing What We Do in the Shadows Sequel 'We're Wolves'

The film will focus on Rhys Darby’s werewolf Anton and the creators must choose whether to return to the first movie’s improvisational method or use a scripted model.

Overview

  • Jemaine Clement said at the Annecy festival that he and Taika Waititi have moved the long‑discussed sequel into active writing, confirming the work has recently begun.
  • The story will center on the rival werewolf pack led by Rhys Darby’s Anton, shifting perspective away from the original vampire roommates.
  • Clement told Collider that the filmmakers are undecided about making the movie largely improvised like the 2014 film or mostly scripted like the later TV series.
  • The team estimates the script could be completed around 2027 and says writing pace depends on logistical factors such as Clement and Waititi being in the same country.
  • The announcement recalls the original film’s low‑budget, improv roots and contrasts with the six‑season FX series that ran through 2024 and used a mostly scripted format.