Actor Demián Bichir has joined the cast of Scott Derrickson’s upcoming horror sequel The Black Phone 2.
The Black Phone was a huge success for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, so it’s really no wonder a sequel was greenlit so quickly. The sequel, simply titled The Black Phone 2, will hit cinemas next year and we already know Ethan Hawke will reprise his role as The Grabber.
Demián Bichir has now also joined the sequel in an undisclosed role, as reported by Deadline. All plot details are also being kept under wraps, but something tells us The Grabber might be grabbing kids again.
The first film grossed over $160m at the global box office and received generally positive reviews from critics. Director Scott Derrickson is set to return to direct the sequel and the script is also his handiwork, again with frequent collaborator Robert C Cargill.
Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora are also confirmed to return to their roles in the sequel.
Bichir is currently promoting Angelina Jolie’s Without Blood, which just had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The actor was Oscar-nominated for his performance in 2011’s Better Life and has been in movies such as Chaos Walking and Godzilla Vs Kong in recent years.
After the success of The Black Phone, Derrickson has been in high demand in Hollywood. The director is reportedly working on a remake of The Night Of The Hunter and is also directing Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy in The Gorge for Apple and Skydance.
The Black Phone 2 is due to hit cinemas 27th June 2025.
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