Summary
Sophie Wilde offers a disappointing update on her return for
Talk to Me 2
, stating uncertainty but expressing interest in being involved behind the scenes.
The original received rave reviews and was a commercial success, leading to high demand for a sequel. A24 confirmed its release without a set date.
Plot and casting details for
Talk to Me 2
remain unknown, but there’s speculation that it may follow new characters who discover the embalmed hand, as well as a possible trilogy in the works.
Sophie Wilde gives a disappointing update about her return in the highly anticipated Talk to Me 2. Directed by Australian brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, Wilde led the first Talk to Me cast as Mia (Sophie Wilde) , a teenager grieving the death of her mother who discovers a way to communicate with the dead through an embalmed hand with her friends. Scoring rave reviews from critics and a mammoth $92 million box office haul against its $4.5 million production budget, A24 announced development on a sequel in late 2023.
Talk to Me concluded with a haunting and ambiguous ending, leaving Mia’s fate unresolved as she becomes part of the spirit world. The Talk to Me ending hinted at the possibility of the story continuing, with the embalmed hand appearing at another house party, ready to be discovered by a new group of unsuspecting teens. This setup provides a tantalizing opportunity for a sequel, which could explore the dark consequences of using the hand and delve deeper into the lore of the spirit world introduced in the first film.
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Actor Sophie Wilde Doesn’t Think She’ll Be Back For Talk To Me 2
Though Wilde Would Be Interested In Taking Part In The Sequel’s Production
Speaking to GamesRadar+, Wilde was asked about the possibility of her return for Talk to Me 2. Though offering a disappointing update by stating she isn’t sure if she’ll be back, she did state that she’s very interested in playing a part in the production of the sequel, even humorously offering to work behind the scenes on the movie. Read her full comments below:
I don’t know. I feel like it’s still a bit hush hush because I mean, the boys [filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou], they’re such workaholics. I know they’re focusing on a bunch of other projects that they’re doing at the moment. So I don’t know, it’s all up in the air. But I said to them, I was like, “I’m gonna get actual FOMO if I’m not in this film, so can I just come on set and be like a boom operator? I will be an assistant director, I just want to be involved.
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What Else Do We Know About Talk To Me 2
A24 Confirmed The Sequel But Gave No Release Date
Following its release in 2022, Talk to Me was met with rave reviews that praised the film’s gripping story, the cast’s performance and especially Danny and Michael’s stellar direction. Also, considering Talk to Me’s ambiguous ending and the commercial success of the movie, it was only right that fans both suggested and clamored for a sequel to A24’s highest-grossing horror movie. After a few months of speculation, A24 confirmed in a social media post that Talk to Me 2 would get a theatrical release, even though no release date was confirmed.
As regards the cast that might feature in Talk to Me 2, there has not been a lot of news regarding who might reprise their role from the original movie and what new faces might appear in the sequel. It is, however, expected that a lot of the original characters might not feature in the sequel, especially Mia, who did not make it to the end of Talk to Me alive. She was, in fact, last seen being part of the spirit world and summoned to another house party with her embalmed hand playing the titular game.
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There is also little in the way of news regarding plot details for Talk to Me 2. Danny and Michael Philippou have, however, come out recently to state that they have enough material for a possible trilogy of movies. The duo never explicitly reveal what the materials entail, but there is a strong suggestion that Talk to Me 2 might follow a new set of kids who discover the embalmed hand used in conjuring spirits.
There is currently no confirmed release date for
Talk to Me 2
.
Talk To Me Might Be Better Off Without A Sequel
Talk To Me 2 Could Be More Of A Cash Grab Than An Artistic Endeavor
Talk to Me stands out for its tightly woven story; the movie’s plot is both engaging and complete, providing a satisfying conclusion that leaves just enough ambiguity to keep audiences thinking. The death of the protagonist, Mia, and her subsequent fate in the spirit world, adds a haunting finality to the narrative. A sequel could potentially dilute this ending, especially if it revisits characters whose arcs were already effectively closed. The beauty of the film’s conclusion lies in its ability to leave viewers with a sense of lingering dread and unanswered questions, a hallmark of great horror storytelling.
With the Philippou brothers reportedly involved in multiple projects, there is a legitimate concern that their focus might be divided, potentially affecting the quality of the sequel.
Additionally, the success of Talk to Me can be attributed to the unique vision and fresh perspective brought by Danny and Michael Philippou. Sequels often struggle to recapture the same magic as their predecessors, especially when the original was born out of a specific creative burst. The pressure to replicate success can lead to compromises in storytelling and character development, resulting in a sequel that feels forced or derivative. With the Philippou brothers reportedly involved in multiple projects, there is a legitimate concern that their focus might be divided, potentially affecting the quality of the sequel.
Talk to Me
made $92 million worldwide (via
Box Office Mojo
) with just $4.5 million.
Financially, while a sequel might seem like a guaranteed hit given the original’s impressive box office performance, there is always a risk of diminishing returns. Horror sequels, in particular, have a mixed track record, with many failing to live up to the expectations set by their predecessors. The initial novelty and shock value that made the first movie so effective could be lost in a follow-up, leading to a movie that feels more like a cash grab than a genuine artistic endeavor. While Talk to Me 2 is intriguing, Talk to Me might be better off without a sequel.
Source: GamesRadar+, Box Office Mojo
Talk to Me
While trying to cope with the death of her mother, Mia (Sophie Wilde) becomes enthralled with an embalmed hand that can conjure spirits. While Mia and her group of friends get a thrill out of communicating with spirits, things go too far when Mia doesn’t close the door to the other side.
Release Date July 28, 2023
Director Danny Philippou , Michael Philippou
Cast Sophie Wilde , Joe Bird , Alexandra Jensen , Otis Dhanji , Miranda Otto , Marcus Johnson
Runtime 94 minutes
Writers Bill Hinzman , Danny Philippou
Distributor(s) A24
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