“Smile 2” is an American psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Parker Finn. This movie is a sequel to the 2022 film “Smile”. Kyle Gallner reprises his role as Joel from the first movie, while Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, and Rosemarie DeWitt join as new characters.
The story follows global pop sensation Skye Riley, who is about to start a world tour. However, she begins experiencing terrifying and strange events. Overwhelmed by these horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to confront her past.
Filming Locations
Principal photography for “Smile 2” took place from January to March 2024. The filming happened throughout Hudson Valley, New York. The primary locations include: Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Ellenville, Wappingers Falls, Albany, and New York City.
These locations provided the perfect backdrop for the eerie and suspenseful scenes in the movie.
Director’s Vision
Parker Finn, the writer and director of the first “Smile” film, left some parts of the first movie ambiguous on purpose. He did this to create opportunities to explore those details in the sequel. Finn believes there is still a lot to explore in the world of “Smile” and wanted to ensure the sequel would be new, exciting, and different from the first film. He plans to keep the mysterious nature of the entity intact while exploring its backstory.
Production and Cast Information
Parker Finn agreed to a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures in March 2023 to create additional horror projects. Paramount revealed at CinemaCon in April 2023 that a sequel to “Smile” had been greenlit and was in pre-production. Finn returned as a writer and director.
In December 2023, Naomi Scott was cast in a leading role. Early in 2024, Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley joined the cast. Kyle Gallner reprised his role as Joel from the first film.
Main Cast include Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, and Naomi Scott. Supporting Cast include Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo, Dylan Gelula, and Ray Nicholson.
“Smile 2” promises to bring more chills and thrills, with a fresh story that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats. With its exciting new cast and the return of familiar faces, fans of the first film have much to look forward to in this sequel.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Smile 2
Q: Where was “Smile 2” filmed?
A: “Smile 2” was filmed in various locations throughout Hudson Valley, New York. The main filming spots included Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Ellenville, Wappingers Falls, Albany, and New York City.
Q: When did the filming of “Smile 2” take place?
A: The principal photography for “Smile 2” took place from January to March 2024. This period covered all the essential shooting for the movie.
Q: What are the key filming locations for “Smile 2”?
A: The key filming locations for “Smile 2” included: Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Ellenville, Wappingers Falls, Albany, and New York City.
Q: When is the release date of “Smile 2”?
A: “Smile 2” is scheduled for release on October 18, 2024.
