Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd are set to star in a follow-up to the 2019 creature feature hit “Crawl” at Paramount Pictures, according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. Alexandre Aja, who directed the first film, is returning to helm the sequel, which is scheduled to begin shooting later this month in Hungary.
Moving the Creature Feature Action to New York Streets
While the original film trapped characters inside a flooded Florida home during a Category 5 hurricane, the sequel shifts the location to New York. According to production details reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the plot follows alligators arising in city streets and sewers after a hurricane hits New York.
The 2019 original starred Kaya Scodelario and Barry Pepper as a daughter and father fighting off giant man-eating alligators in a basement overrun by floodwaters. That project emerged as a critical and commercial success for Paramount Pictures, pulling in $91 million worldwide against a $14 million budget.
Creative Team Behind the Sequel
Director Alexandre Aja collaborated on the script alongside Jason Harry Pagan, Andrew Deutschman, and Gregory Levasseur, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Production duties for the follow-up are shared by Craig Flores, Sam Raimi, and Aja.
Did you know? The original “Crawl” was produced on a relatively modest $14 million budget before grossing $91 million globally at the box office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is starring in the new “Crawl” movie?
Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd will star in the Paramount Pictures follow-up, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Who is directing the sequel?
Alexandre Aja, who directed the 2019 original film, is returning to direct the new project.
Where is the new movie set?
The action moves to New York, where alligators emerge in the streets and sewers following a hurricane.
When does filming begin?
Production on the sequel is set to begin later this month in Hungary.
Want to stay updated on the latest horror and creature feature developments? Explore more entertainment news on our site, leave a comment below to share your thoughts on the upcoming sequel, or subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates.
Worth a look