Meg 2: The Trench

Meg 2: The Trench is an upcoming American science fiction action film, directed by Ben Wheatley with a screenplay by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber, based on the 1999 book The Trench by Steve Alten. Serving as a sequel to the 2018 film, The Meg, the film stars Jason Statham, Sienna Guillory, and Cliff Curtis.

Meg 2: The Trench
Directed byBen Wheatley
Screenplay by
  • Dean Georgaris
  • Jon Hoeber
  • Erich Hoeber
Based onThe Trench
by Steve Alten
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • August 4, 2023 (2023-08-04)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Meg 2: The Trench is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on August 4, 2023.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2018, Jason Statham said a sequel to The Meg would happen if the film did well with the public, saying "I think it's like anything in this day and age – if it makes money, there's obviously an appetite to make more money. And if it doesn't do well, they'll soon sweep it under the carpet. But that's the way Hollywood works."[4] In August 2018, Steve Alten said "My feeling has always been that this is a billion dollar franchise if it was done right. But to be done right you had to get the shark right, get the cast right, get the tone right. And Warner Bros. have nailed it completely. The producers have nailed it."[5] In October 2018, executive producer Catherine Xujun Ying announced a sequel was in the early stages of development.[6]

Pre-production

In March 2019, it was announced that a script for the film was in the works.[7] In his September 2020 newsletter, Steve Alten confirmed the script, titled Meg 2: The Trench, to be complete, expressing interest in its "dark" tone and potential for an R-rating (as opposed to the first film's PG-13).[8] On October 23, 2020, Ben Wheatley was announced to direct.[9][10]

Filming

In April 2021, Statham said filming was set to begin in January 2022.[11] The government of Krabi, Thailand rejected the film's request to shoot at two of their beaches, due to environmental concerns.[12] Principal photography began at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden on February 4, 2022.[13] While the production was ongoing, additional casting announcements revealed the addition of Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels, Sergio Peris-Mencheta,[2] and Wu Jing as well as the departure of Li Bingbing's Suyin character from the series.[3]

Release

Meg 2: The Trench is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on August 4, 2023.[1]

References
  1. Pedersen, Erik (March 9, 2022). "Warner Bros Release Dates: 'The Flash' & 'Aquaman' Moved To 2023; 'Wonka', 'Shazam' Sequel & Others Shift". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  2. Kit, Borys (February 23, 2022). "Meg 2: The Trench Adds Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels and Sergio Peris-Mencheta (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  3. Frater, Patrick; Yossman, K. J. (February 25, 2022). "Chinese Superstar Wu Jing Joins Jason Statham in Warner's Meg 2, Li Bingbing Exits the Mega-Shark Franchise (Exclusive)". Variety. Penske Media Corporation.
  4. "Jason Statham says 'The Meg' will get a sequel if giant shark movie hooks public". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. April 23, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  5. "Will there be a 'Meg 2'? Writer Steve Alten on the potential 'billion dollar franchise'". Metro. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 30, 2018). "'The Meg 2' In Very Early Stages: U.S.-China Entertainment Summit". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  7. Evans, Nick (March 2, 2019). "What's Happening With Jason Statham's 'The Meg 2'?". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  8. "Steve Alten's September 2020 Newsletter - MEG-2 movie update & more!". Steve Alten.
  9. Kit, Borys (October 23, 2020). "'The Meg 2' Finds Its Director With 'Rebecca' Filmmaker Ben Wheatley (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  10. "Ben Wheatley Directing The Meg 2". Empire Online.
  11. Motamayor, Rafael (April 28, 2021). "Jason Statham Says 'The Meg 2' Starts Filming Next Year, and He'll Be Back to Punch Another Shark in The Face". Collider. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  12. Petpailin, Petch (January 31, 2022). "Krabi rejects Meg 2 shark horror film request to shoot at Railay, Ton Sai beaches". Thaiger. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  13. Yossman, K.J. (February 4, 2022). "'The Meg' Sequel Dives into Production". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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