Overview
- Robert Pattinson told Deadline the sequel’s script is extraordinary, very different from the first film, and is taking some big swings.
- Colin Farrell described Matt Reeves’ script as a contemporary genre masterwork that is dense and intelligent, and he previously noted a deeper, scarier tone with higher stakes.
- Deadline reports production is slated to begin this spring, with a theatrical release set for October 1, 2027.
- Returning players include Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, and Andy Serkis, while Deadline reports Scarlett Johansson is eyeing a role and Sebastian Stan is in talks.
- Director Matt Reeves has said the antagonist has not been done on film before, and co-writer Mattson Tomlin called the story new and dangerous as the team maintains strict script secrecy.