The Meg, an action vehicle for both Jason
Statham and prehistoric sharks, is getting a sequel. But someone else will be
stepping up to the director’s chair.
The original film,
which was stunningly successful to the tune of $530.3 globally, starred Jason
Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, and Ruby Rose versus a giant megalodon, a
prehistoric shark discovered and opposed by Statham’s shark expert main character.
That film was directed by Jon Turteltaub of the National
Treasure franchise.
As reported by the
Hollywood Reporter, Turteltaub won’t be returning for The Meg 2, but a lot of talent from the first
film are, including Statham and the film’s writers. Ben Wheatley will be the
sequel’s director. Wheatley, who recently released a version of Rebecca on Netflix, is also known for his work
on High Rise and Free Fire.
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Not much else is
known about the sequel at this time, but it seems like Warner Bros. is more
than eager to repeat the success of the original, which was shockingly
successful for what, on the surface, looks a bit like just another Jason
Statham action vehicle. My suggestion for the sequel: two megalodons. Imagine the drama! The romance! The fins!
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