The Nun II is an upcoming American gothic supernatural horror film directed by Michael Chaves, with a screenplay written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper.[3] It serves as a sequel to The Nun (2018) and the ninth installment in The Conjuring Universe franchise. The film stars Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet and Bonnie Aarons, returning from the first film, with Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell joining the cast. Peter Safran and James Wan return as producers.
In 2017, Wan discussed the possibility of a Nun sequel and by 2019, Safran revealed that the film was in early development. Cooper was initially hired as the sole writer for the film, before Goldberg and Naing contributed as screenwriters to the final version of the script. Chaves, who had directed two previous films in The Conjuring Universe, The Curse of La Llorona (2019) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), was announced to direct the film. Principal photography began in October 2022 in France.
The Nun II is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on September 8, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Premise[]
Set four years after the ending of the first film, the film follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face to face with the demonic force Valak, the Nun, at a boarding school in France.[3]
Cast[]
- Taissa Farmiga as Sister Irene[4]
- Jonas Bloquet as Frenchie[5]
- Storm Reid as Sister Debra[6]
- Anna Popplewell as Kate[7]
- Bonnie Aarons as Valak / the Nun[8]
- Katelyn Rose Downey as Sophie[7]
Production[]
Development[]
In August 2017, Wan discussed the possibility of a Nun sequel and what its story may be: "I do know where potentially, if The Nun works out, where The Nun 2 could lead to and how that ties back to Lorraine's story that we've set up with the first two Conjurings and make it all come full circle."[9]
In April 2019, it was announced by Peter Safran that a sequel was in development. Safran stated that there was a "really fun" storyline planned for the film and commented that there was an "inevitability to another The Nun movie".[10] Later that month, Akela Cooper signed onto the project as screenwriter while Safran and James Wan agreed to serve as producers.[11]
In February 2022, Taissa Farmiga stated that she had had discussions with Warner Bros. Pictures to reprise her role from the first film while stating that the restrictions on the film industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic had delayed the project.[12] In April 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures officially announced the movie as a part of its upcoming slate at the 2022 CinemaCon.[13] The following day, it was announced that Michael Chaves would direct the film.[14]
In September 2022, it was revealed that Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing had contributed as screenwriting co-authors of the most recent draft of the script.[15]
Casting[]
In April 2022, James Wan confirmed that Bonnie Aarons would be reprising her role as Valak.[8] In September 2022, Storm Reid was cast as a new lead.[15][16] In October 2022, Taissa Farmiga and Jonas Bloquet were confirmed to be reprising their roles from the first film, with Anna Popplewell and Katelyn Rose Downey added to the cast later that month.[17][18][7][5]
Filming[]
Preliminary production photography began on April 29, 2022.[19][20] Filming was originally scheduled to start on September 5, 2022.[21][3] Principal photography began in France on October 6, 2022,[22] and concluded later that year.[23]
Release[]
The Nun II is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema in the United States on September 8, 2023.[24]
Reception[]
Box office[]
In the United States, The Nun II will be released alongside My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and is projected to gross $30–44 million in its opening weekend.[25][26]
References[]
- ↑ Marco Beltrami scoring Michael Chaves' 'The Nun 2' (en) (April 18, 2023).
- ↑ The Nun II (15) (2023-08-22).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hamman, Cody (May 3, 2022). The Nun 2 setting is reportedly during 1956; filming will take place in France (en-US).
- ↑ Romanchick, Shane (August 25, 2022). 'The Nun 2' Gets Fall 2023 Release Date (en-US).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dick, Jeremy (October 15, 2022). The Nun 2 Starts Filming, James Wan Shares First Set Image. MovieWeb. Retrieved on October 22, 2022.
- ↑ Storm Reid Nabs Leading Role in New Line's 'The Nun 2' (Exclusive) (en-US) (September 23, 2022).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Grobar, Matt (October 26, 2022). 'The Nun 2': Anna Popplewell & Katelyn Rose Downey Board New Line Sequel.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Squires, John (April 29, 2022). 'The Nun 2' – Bonnie Aarons is Back in the Habit for Upcoming Sequel (en-US).
- ↑ The Nun: James Wan Talks Sequel and Conjuring Ties (en-US) (August 12, 2017).
- ↑ 'Conjuring' producer talks 'The Nun' sequel: 'We have a really fun storyline' (en).
- ↑ 'The Nun' Sequel Sets 'Luke Cage's Akela Cooper As Screenwriter (en) (April 15, 2019).
- ↑ Davids, Brian (February 25, 2022). Taissa Farmiga on 'The Gilded Age' and 'The Nun' Sequel Talks. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on May 1, 2022.
- ↑ Squires, John (April 26, 2022). 'The Nun 2' Confirmed for Upcoming Warner Bros. Slate. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved on April 26, 2022.
- ↑ Miska, Brad (April 27, 2022). 'The Nun 2' – New Line Prays for a Director and Gets Michael Chaves! [Exclusive]. Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved on April 27, 2022.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Kit, Borys (September 23, 2022). Storm Reid Nabs Leading Role in New Line's 'The Nun 2' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on September 23, 2022.
- ↑ Mendelsohn, Jon (September 23, 2022). 'The Nun 2' Casts 'Euphoria's Storm Reid as Lead in Upcoming Horror Sequel (en-US).
- ↑ King, Aidan (October 3, 2022). Taissa Farmiga to Return for 'The Nun 2' (en-US).
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 3, 2022). Taissa Farmiga Returning As Sister Irene In 'The Nun 2' (en-US).
- ↑ The Nun 2 Confirms Production Start and Director.
- ↑ 'Nun 2' In Production With 'Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It' Director Michael Chaves (en-US) (April 29, 2022).
- ↑ The Nun 2 (August 8, 2022).
- ↑ McCall, Kevin (October 15, 2022). 'The Nun 2': James Wan Shares BTS Image as Next 'Conjuring' Universe Sequel Begins Filming (en-US).
- ↑ Squires, John (February 2, 2023). 'The Nun 2' – Here's What We Know About the 2023 Horror Movie So Far (en-US).
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 24, 2022). 'Aquaman 2' Heads To Christmas 2023, 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods' Goes To March; HBO Max Pics 'House Party' & 'Evil Dead Rise' Going Theatrical – Warner Bros. Release Date Changes (en-US).
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2023-09-04). ‘Equalizer 3’ Still On Track For $42M+ 4-Day Opening; Next Up ‘Nun 2’ Eyes $30M+ Debut – Box Office Update (en-US).
- ↑ Long Range Box Office Forecast: THE CREATOR, PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE, and SAW X - Boxoffice (en-US) (2023-09-01).
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