Key Takeaways:
– A new sequel to ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ was announced 13 months ago.
– Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. are rumored to be reprising their roles.
– Despite the speculations, the stars are yet to receive the script.
– The new sequel will address the impact of the internet age and social media on the characters.
– Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is the designated director with Leah McKendrick penning the screenplay.
Box-office hits, ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and its sequel, ‘I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,’ may be getting another sequel. There’s been talk about Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. possibly reprising their roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson, although the stars have yet to confirm their participation. Considering the legacy of the original films, fans are eagerly awaiting this new installment.
The Speculation Surrounding the Stars
This sequel was announced a little over a year ago. At the time, it was reported that both Prinze and Hewitt were in discussion to return. However, Prinze later clarified that no one had reached out about his involvement in the newest sequel. Meanwhile, Hewitt showed enthusiasm for the project. Should an offer come her way, she confirmed she’ll be 100% on board. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actress neither confirmed nor denied her involvement in the project, but she revealed that she’s yet to see a script.
The Vision for The New Sequel
Leah Mckendrick, known for ‘M.F.A.’ is leading the screenplay with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson of ‘Do Revenge’ fame attached to direct the film. Both have presented intriguing visions for the sequel. Mckendrick revealed that the new sequel will grapple with concepts of hero and villain, right and wrong, and the long-lasting effects of a person’s past.
A deep dive into the modern era, the storyline will explore how the age of the internet and fame have shaped Julie’s life in a world without secrets. In her pitch to Sony, Mckendrick stressed the importance of the triggering accident, the climax, and the ultimate reveal of the killer.
The Legacy of ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Series
The original ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’, directed by Jim Gillespie, revolves around four friends haunted by a crime they committed the previous summer. The sequel, ‘I Still Know What You Did Last Summer’, directed by Danny Cannon, intensifies the plot with the victim of their hit-and-run incident returning to terrorize Julie and her friends. These movies, adored by fans of the slasher genre, are expected to gain renewed interest with the upcoming sequel.
Fans Eagerly Await The Sequel
Fans are incredibly interested in the potential return of Hewitt for the new sequel, even as details remain sparse. The question on everyone’s mind is: who is Julie James in a world sans secrets with the internet and social media’s advent? As anticipation builds, the fervor around this sequel proves the lasting allure of this cult classic. But are Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr part of this ride?
The fans can only hope. Until then, it remains a game of wait and watch to see the direction this iconic series will take with the new sequel.
