Ben Wheatley is likely one of the most attention-grabbing filmmakers working at the moment. His tasks at all times are distinctive and price a watch. Sure, there are slight missteps, similar to with “Rebecca,” however that doesn’t take away from movies similar to “Sightseers,” “High-Rise,” and “Kill List.” All that to say, it’s actually fairly shocking that his subsequent movie is “The Meg 2: The Trench.” This looks like a giant departure for somebody who might be seen as an auteur, proper?
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Well, as seen within the trailer, “The Meg 2: The Trench” appears to choose up the place the primary one left off. There’s a large megalodon out to kill individuals and Jason Statham is again to cease it. Based on the novel, “The Trench” by Steven Allen, the sequel movie contains a brand-new monster for the heroes to fight, with the addition of the kronosaurus. And for those who’re questioning, sure, there’s a 3rd e book within the ‘Meg’ novel collection, so if the sequel movie does nicely (and it most likely will), then we will totally anticipate extra of those films to return sooner or later.
The sequel stars Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sienna Guillory, Cliff Curtis, Skyler Samuels, Page Kennedy, Shuya Sophia Cai, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta. As talked about, Ben Wheatley is behind the digital camera because the director. In addition to reserving “The Meg 2,” Wheatley was additionally hooked up to the “Tomb Raider” sequel movie that was to star Alicia Vikander. Unfortunately, that franchise has gone by way of yet one more reboot and the sequel fell aside. His most up-to-date movie was the 2021 pandemic-filmed characteristic, “In the Earth.”
“The Meg 2: The Trench” is ready to reach in theaters on August 4. You can watch the trailer beneath.