Meg 2: The Trench

Meg 2: The Trench is an upcoming science fiction action film directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay by Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, and Dean Georgaris, based on the 1999 novel The Trench by Steve Alten. Serving as the sequel to The Meg (2018), the film stars returning actors Jason Statham, Cliff Curtis, Page Kennedy and Shuya Sophia Cai, alongside newcomers Wu Jing, Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels and Sergio Peris-Mencheta.
'‘Meg 2: The Trench is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 4, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
== Cast ==
* Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
* Sienna Guillory as Hillary Driscoli, a billionaire investor financing Mana One's operations
* Cliff Curtis as James "Mac" Mackreides, Mana One's operations manager
* Shuya Sophia Cai as Meiying Zhang
* Page Kennedy as DJ, an engineer at Mana One
* Skyler Samuels as Jess, one of Driscoli's high ranking executives and mercenary
* Sergio Peris-Mencheta as Montes, leader of mercenaries
* Wu Jing as Jiuming Zhang, Meiying's uncle and leader of Mana One
* Melissanthi Mahut as Rigas, security officer of Mana One
* Kiran Sonia Sawar as Sal, crew member of Mana One
* Felix Mayr as Lance, billionaire manager of Fun Island
== Production ==
=== Development ===
In April 2018, Jason Statham said a The Meg sequel would happen if the film did well with the public, saying "I think it's like anything in this day and age — if it makes money, there's obviously an appetite to make more money. And if it doesn't do well, they'll soon sweep it under the carpet. But that's the way Hollywood works." In August 2018, Steve Alten said "My feeling has always been that this is a billion dollar franchise if it was done right. But to be done right you had to get the shark right, get the cast right, get the tone right. And Warner Bros. have nailed it completely. The producers have nailed it." In October 2018, executive producer Catherine Xujun Ying announced a sequel was in the early stages of development.
=== Pre-production ===
In March 2019, it was announced that a script for the film was in the works. In his September 2020 newsletter, Steve Alten confirmed the script, titled Meg 2: The Trench, to be complete, expressing interest in its "dark" tone and potential for an R-rating.Steve Alten's September Newsletter On October 23, 2020, Ben Wheatley was announced to direct.Ben Wheatley will direct 'The Meg 2'
=== Filming ===
In April 2021, Jason Statham said filming would begin in January 2022. Filming commenced as planned at the end of January at the Warner-owned Leavesden Studios outside London, with principal photography starting on February 4, 2022. It continued there until May before switching to outdoor locations, presumably in Asia. While the production was ongoing, Sienna Guillory, Skyler Samuels, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, and Wu Jing were announced as part of the cast.
== Music ==
Harry Gregson-Williams composed the sequel, returning from the first film.
== Release ==
Meg 2: The Trench was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on August 4, 2023.
== Trivia ==
TBA
== Videos ==
MEG 2- THE TRENCH - OFFICIAL TRAILER
== References ==
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== External Links ==
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