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A24 has confirmed it is making a sequel to its summer horror hit Talk To Me with Danny and Michael Philippou, writer-directors of the first film.
The Philippou brothers will direct the film, which they will have written with Bill Hinzman.
The US-based producer-distributor posted a graphic on social media of the hand from the first film, which twisted into the shape of a number two, amid the title Talk 2 Me: The Sequel.
The graphic then added the words ‘Coming soon’. The production and release dates of the sequel are not yet confirmed, nor is the involvement of the original cast and crew. Danny Philippou said, “You can’t help but write scenes for a second film while writing the first film.” I feel like we’d jump at it.” I feel like we’d jump at it.”
Speaking to Screen last month, the Philippou brothers also teased other future projects, including an action film and another horror, Bring Her Back. They plan to reteam with Samantha Jennings of Causeway Films and Kristina Céyto,
Talk to Me
producers on both. Danny said that he would be working with Causeway on every film going forward. Every film, going forward, is with Causeway,” said Danny.Released by A24 on July 28 in North America, Talk To Me has grossed $22.1m as of Sunday, August 6. It opened to a PS643,354 total in the UK and Ireland – a record for distributor Altitude – and is at PS1.4m as of last Sunday.The film debuted at Sundance Film Festival in January and sold out worldwide through Bankside Films.Barbie,
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