Key Takeaways:
• The new sequel of I Know What You Did Last Summer is set for a July 18, 2025 release.
• Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are in talks to return as Julie James and Ray Bronson.
• Brandy Norwood hinted at returning as Karla Wilson, a surviving character from the sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.
• Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is the director, and Leah McKendrick is the scriptwriter of the sequel.
• Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, and Jonah Hauer-King are confirmed to star.
Horror fans unite! Remember freaking out over the I Know What You Did Last Summer movies back in the day? Now, there's something pretty cool for you to look forward to: a brand new sequel. And guess what? Some of the original stars might be making a comeback!
Love for the Originals
Who remembers Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., who played Julie James and Ray Bronson, respectively? Well, seems like we may get to see them reprising their roles in the sequel, which is slated to be released on July 18, 2025.
Now let's spice things up a bit. Brandy Norwood, who played Karla Wilson in I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, may make her big return. Brandy told Entertainment Tonight that she's been in touch with the filmmakers and can't wait to see how her character comes back to life in the new instalment.
Behind the Scenes
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, known for her work in Do Revenge, is confirmed as the director. Leah McKendrick is writing the screenplay, with significant inputs from Robinson herself. The screenplay has also incorporated the creative expertise of journalist Sam Lansky.
McKendrick shared interesting concepts about her script. She's exploring deeper themes about hero and villain, right and wrong, and how past mistakes can catch up with you. The sequel aims to depict these elements through a contemporary lens. Julie James' life in today's world, surrounded by social media and privacy erosion, forms a pivotal part of the narrative.
The Original Thrillers
If you haven't seen them yet, I Know What You Did Last Summer and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer are classic horror thrillers. The first movie's plot focuses on four friends who accidentally run over a fisherman and then become victims of a serial killer. The sequel continues the spine-chilling saga, rehashing the lingering fears that remain from their past.
The New Faces
Apart from the original stars possibly returning, a few fresh faces have also been confirmed. Brandon Mendes from Riverdale, Madelyn Cline from Outer Banks, Sarah Pidgeon from Tiny Beautiful Things, Tyriq Withers from Atlanta, and Jonah Hauer-King from The Little Mermaid are set to star in the sequel.
Young or old, if you're a fan of horror flicks, this is something you definitely can't miss. Let us know in the comments below if you would like Brandy Norwood to return in the sequel.
Pretty amped about this, aren't we? Just bear in mind that nothing's final yet, and we'll keep updating you here with any more exciting news that comes our way. Here's to hoping that the sequel will serve us the right amount of suspense and gore, just like the previous movies. Phew, we already have goosebumps! Stay tuned, folks!
