Ready or Not 2will feature a second Radio Silence reunion. Radio Silence is a filmmaking collective that was created by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez, and Chad Villella, who have collaborated in various combinations on a variety of projects, largely in the horror genre, which include the moviesScream(2022),Ready or Not, andDevil’s Due. TheupcomingReady or Not 2sees directors Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett returning to helm a new story starring Samara Weaving, who played the hunted bride Grace in the original hide-and-seek horror movie. Villella is also on board as an executive producer.
PerDeadline,Kathryn Newton has been cast in an as-yet unknown role inReady or Not 2. This marks her second collaboration with Radio Silence after playing the hacker Sammy in their 2024 vampire horror-comedyAbigail. Although the size of her role is unknown, the fact that she is the first new cast member announced likely implies that she will be one of the main characters of the horror-comedy sequel, which has been officially in development since October 2024.
What This Means For Ready Or Not 2
Another Scream Queen Has Joined The Cast
Ready or Not 2already has a major modern scream queen in the lead role, as there have been a number ofSamara Weaving horror moviesin the past. In addition to the originalReady or Not, this includesThe Babysitter, its sequelThe Babysitter: Killer Queen,Mayhem, andAzrael.She has also previously reunited with Radio Silencewhen she made a cameo as a college professor in the opening sequence of 2023’sScream VI.
TheScreamfranchise is known for including star-studded opening sequences, with previous movies having featured the Ghostface killer stalking characters played by Drew Barrymore, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liev Schreiber, and more in their intros.
Although Kathryn Newton is known for roles in non-horror titles, including playing Cassie Lang in theAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniacast, she comes to the sequel with a body of work in the horror genre that is nearly as robust as Weaving’s. Her first major foray into the genre came when she appeared in the 2012 sequelParanormal Activity 4, a role which she followed bystarring in the body-swap slasherFreakyand the Diablo Cody horror-comedyLisa Frankenstein, in addition to her role inAbigail.
Our Take On Kathryn Newton’s Ready Or Not 2 Casting
It Could Offer Insight Into The Plot
So far, details about the plot ofReady or Not 2are being kept tightly under wraps. While it will probably feature another killer hide-and-seek game, the explosive ending of the originalRadio Silence moviewould seem to prevent the original villains from returning. However, Newton’s casting could offer some insight into the overall storyline. Given her age,it is possible that she could be playing Samara Weaving’s younger sister, whose wedding could be the site of another bloody adventure.
Ready Or Not 2
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Ready or Not 2: This sequel to the 2019 horror-comedy follows the continuing tale of in-laws and suspense in the Le Domas family. Building on its predecessor’s legacy, the film delves into a new game of survival with unexpected twists, maintaining the blend of dark humor and thrilling sequences.
