It Follows Sequel: Maika Monroe to Reprise Iconic Role in Horror Film With Director David Robert Mitchell
Maika Monroe is returning to her breakout role in a sequel to the 2014 horror film It Follows. She expressed excitement to be working again with writer/director David Robert Mitchell, trusting his vision will make the sequel even better than the original.
A decade after her breakout role in the horror hit It Follows, actress Maika Monroe is gearing up to reprise her iconic character in the highly anticipated sequel. Monroe, who portrayed Jamie Jay Height in the original 2014 film, spoke enthusiastically about returning to the eerie world of It Follows alongside writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In an interview obtained by Deadline, she expressed confidence in Mitchell's vision for the sequel. "David is brilliant. I mean, he is brilliant," Monroe added, adding, "The whole movie transformed at that point. It was changing the game in the genre, and he wouldn't ever make a sequel if he didn't think it was going to top it." Dalton Gomez and Maika Monroe Confirm Relationship With Sweet Insta Posts.
Initially sceptical about the idea of a sequel, Monroe's doubts were dispelled once she read the script. "I'm so excited. I read it", she shared, adding, "It's so good. I'm so excited," hinting at the script's intensity and the evolution of her character. Reflecting on her return to the role of Jay Height, Monroe hinted at unexpected developments in the interview obtained by Deadline. "I think where you'll meet Jay at this point may not be what's expected, but it's so cool," she teased. Ariana Grande's Ex-Husband Dalton Gomez Spotted Passionately Kissing Maika Monroe at Concert in LA.
Maika Monroe Excited to Reprise Iconic Role
"It's just, of course, as everyone says for sequels, literally, though, is just bigger and darker," she said, adding, "Reading it was the craziest thing ever." Monroe expressed eagerness for the challenges and fulfilment the role will bring. "It's been a long time since I've been this excited to delve into something," she admitted. "There's a lot there to play with, and I think it's going to be incredibly challenging, for sure, but so fulfilling," she said. The original It Follows received critical acclaim for its innovative approach to horror. The sequel, announced last October, will be produced by Neon and Good Fear Content, with filming scheduled to commence in 2024.