An untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel is an upcoming American slasher film directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sam Lansky after an initial draft by Leah McKendrick. It is the fourth film in the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise, serving as a standalone sequel to I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer and a direct sequel to I Still Know What You Did Last Summer with Freddie Prinze Jr. reprising his role as Ray Bronson from first two films.
| Untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel | |
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| Directed by | Jennifer Kaytin Robinson |
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| Based on | Characters by Lois Duncan |
| Produced by | Neal H. Moritz |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 18, 2025.
Cast
editProduction
editDevelopment
editDirector Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and screenwriter Leah McKendrick came up with an idea for a new installment to the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise and pitched it to Sony Pictures in the fourth quarter of 2022. The pitch was a success and the film was put into early development in February 2023, with plans to have producer Neal H. Moritz and stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. return in their roles as Julie James and Ray Bronson from the original films.[1] Nine days later, Sarah Michelle Gellar told Entertainment Weekly that she had been approached to reprise her role as Helen Shivers from the first I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) film owing to her friendship with Robinson but declined because her character had died in the original film and it would be impossible to retcon her death.[2][3] The screenplay was written by Robinson and Sam Lansky after McKendrick wrote the initial script.[4]
Casting
editIn March 2023, Prinze Jr. said in an interview that he had not received an offer to join the film, explaining "They just said that to get people excited. I haven't spoken to anyone at their company, my agents haven't received an offer from them whatsoever."[5] He later stated that Original Film announced the sequel without him and Love signed on yet just to excite the fans and that he had met with Kaytin Robinson after the announcement to discuss his possible involvement. He said that the meeting left him impressed with her idea for the film but noted that he had not signed on to appear as there was no script and he had received no concrete offer.[6]
In May 2024, it was reported that Prinze Jr. and Hewitt were expected to return.[7] Additional cast members Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, and Jonah Hauer-King were negotiating roles in the film in July 2024.[4] By September, Mendes had exited the project due to her starring in Amazon MGM Studios' Masters of the Universe (2026), while Cline, Pidgeon, Withers, and King were confirmed to star.[8] Later that month, Chase Sui Wonders joined the cast,[9] and Prinze Jr. was confirmed as having been cast, with Hewitt still in negotiations to return.[10] In October, Billy Campbell was added to the cast.[11] The next month, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols and Gabbriette had joined the cast as well.[12]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in Sydney, Australia on November 27, 2024.[13]
Release
editThe untitled sequel is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 18, 2025.[7]
References
edit- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 6, 2023). "I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel In Works At Sony With Jennifer Kaytin Robinson Directing; Jennifer Love Hewitt And Freddie Prinze Jr. In Talks To Return". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (February 15, 2023). "Sarah Michelle Gellar on If She'll Be in the New 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel (Exclusive)". ET Online.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (October 6, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Says She Won't Reprise 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Role In Sequel Film: "I Am Dead"". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Gajewski, Ryan; Kit, Borys (July 22, 2024). "I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot to Star Camila Mendes, Madelyn Cline (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Freddie Prinze Jr. Says He Hasn't 'Received an Offer' for I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel (Exclusive)". Toofab. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Perry, Spencer (March 21, 2023). "Freddie Prinze Jr Breaks Silence on I Know What You Did Last Summer Sequel Plans (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "Sony Dates 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' For Summer 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 4, 2024). "Camila Mendes Exits Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 6, 2024). "Chase Sui Wonders In Talks For Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Reboot – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (September 23, 2024). "Freddie Prinze Jr. Officially Joins Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 7, 2024). "Billy Campbell Joins Sony's 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 7, 2024). "I Know What You Did Last Summer: Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Austin Nichols And Gabbriette Join New Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (November 27, 2024). "Sarah Michelle Gellar Teases 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel With Photo From Film Set". Deadline Hollywood.