A new poster for 'Smile 2' with Ray Nicholson, son of Jack Nicholson

Smile 2the long-awaited sequel to the biggest horror hit of 2022, Smilecontinues to prepare audiences for its theatrical release in October.

Paramount Pictures revealed a few moments ago A new official poster, this time starring Ray Nicholsonson of Jack Nicholsonwho we didn't know had a role in the horror sequel. Nicholson's role has not been detailed at this time.

Ray has had roles in films such as Promising Young Woman, Licorice Pizza, Out of the Blue, y Something from Tiffany’samong others.

The poster is available at the end of this article. The resemblance to his father is undeniable.

The sequel, which features the return of the screenwriter and director Park Finnis starring Naomi Scott (Aladdin, Charlie’s Angels) as Skye Riley, a pop star who will soon be dragged to hell after visiting her friend Lewis's apartment (Lukas Gage of The White Lotus, Road House), who smiled creepily at her before committing suicide. Skye is stalked by a demonic identity after witnessing her friend's suicide, the curse now being passed on to her.

The cast of Smile 2 features the return of Kyle Gallnerand new additions to the franchise Rosemarie DeWitt (The Staircase, Little Fires Everywhere), Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario), Raul Castillo (Army of the Dead, Class of ’09), Miles Gutierrez-Riley (The Wilds), y Drew Barrymoreappearing with his daytime show, The Drew Barrymore Show being visited by Skye Riley.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:

“On the cusp of embarking on her next world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins to experience increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the mounting horrors and pressures of fame, Skye is forced to confront her dark past in order to take control of her life before it spirals out of control.”

The original delivery, Smilewritten and directed by Finn, grossed more than $217 million on a $17 million budget, with a good reception from critics and audiences, which is why Paramount didn't think twice and launched the sequel. Smile 2.

Smile marked Finn's debut as a feature film writer and director. He previously wrote and directed the short films The Hidebehind (2018), y Laura Hasn’t Slept (2020), the latter was precisely the inspiration to create Smile (you can watch the short film here).

Finn subsequently signed a multi-year first-look deal with Paramount, with the sequel being a priority. Parker will write, produce and direct horror projects through the deal with the studio. The deal does not include the recently announced remake of Possession which the filmmaker will make with Robert Pattinson, although Paramount is in the bidding to acquire its rights along with other major Hollywood studios.

Paramount Pictures estrena Smile 2 in theaters the October 18, 2024.

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