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All-Star Cast Revealed For Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come

There’s some good news today regarding the anticipated sequel to Radio Silence’s 2019 horror-comedy hit Ready or Not. For one thing, they ARE doing the obvious and calling this Ready Or Not: Here I Come. It’s never a given with Hollywood….remember how Disney somehow missed “Ralph WRECKS The Internet“?

The other good news is the cast list. Most of the actors save lead Samara Weaving will have to be replaced with new characters. We don’t know who they’ll be yet, but playing them will be the likes of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, and David Cronenberg (yes, the director). Crazy!

In the original film Weaving played Grace, a young woman marrying into a wealthy family, only she doesn’t realize her luck isn’t as good as she thinks. This family seems to have acquired its wealth and power through underworldly means, and we don’t mean the mob. Whenever a new member marries into the family, they have to play a ritual the night after nuptials, and if the bride or groom winds up with the Hide or Seek card…that means the rest of the family has to kill them.

Grace, of course, picks that card, and has to play life-or-death Hide And Seek for the entire night while her in-laws skulk about carrying heavy medieval weaponry. Fortunately for her they aren’t very good at this, but….neither is Grace. If she can make it to sunup she wins, but will it happen?

I don’t think it’s much of a spoiler to say that it does, especially since we’ve already covered Weaving is returning. There were unanswered questions at the end of Ready or Not that could be explored in a sequel. My biggest question was…since she already got married, shouldn’t the marriage should still be valid even though her husband and everybody else are dead? That would mean she would inherit their fortune….their CURSED fortune. She wouldn’t be out of trouble yet!

Production has just started on Ready Or Not: Here I Come; the film has no revealed release window yet.

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San Goku

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By any chance is Samara Weaving related to Margot Robbie?

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Olivia Mondo

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I loved the first Ready or Not so much. It was funny and scary in a smart way. I’m really happy to hear they are finally making a second one. The title "Here I Come" is perfect. I actually laughed a little when I read it. I think it fits the energy of the first movie. Also, that cast list looks really cool. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood? That’s a strong start. They both have horror history, and they’re not just famous names—they can act. I’m also interested to see David Cronenberg. I know him more for directing, but he was creepy in Star Trek: Discovery, so maybe he’ll surprise people again. I do wonder how they will continue Grace’s story. She went through so much, and now she might have the fortune? That could bring more danger, like other people wanting it or some kind of curse that keeps going. I hope they keep the same balance of humor and horror. If they try to make it more serious or action-style, it might lose what made the first movie fun. But for now, I’m just glad it’s happening!

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I’m not sure they need a sequel. The first movie ended well. It had a beginning, middle, and end that all worked. I think making a second one might ruin the impact. Also, Samara Weaving was a big part of why the first movie worked. If most of the cast is new, it could feel like a different movie. The new actors are good, but I don’t know if they fit this kind of story. I guess I’m just worried they will try too hard to be bigger or funnier than the first one. Sequels often do that and lose the original style. I’ll wait for the trailer.

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I think this is a great direction. The title choice alone shows that the filmmakers understand their audience. A sequel like this shouldn’t take itself too seriously. What I find most interesting is the casting of David Cronenberg. He’s a horror legend but mostly behind the camera. His presence suggests something darker might be coming in this sequel, even with the comedy still involved. I also respect that they’re not forcing the old characters back in just to keep them. That can get messy. If Grace has to deal with new enemies or family members trying to claim the cursed fortune, that could open a fresh storyline. Maybe other families are connected to this ritual? There’s a lot they can explore. As long as they keep the clever tone, I’m in.

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I liked Ready or Not. It was fun and easy to watch. I will watch this sequel too. The cast is interesting, and I’m happy Samara is back. The new name is funny but fits well. I don’t need a deep story, just something cool and exciting.

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A sequel! That's something I wasn't entirely expecting, but I can see the potential. The first Ready or Not had a fun, if somewhat gruesome, premise. The dynamic of a new bride having to survive a deadly game of hide and seek with her in-laws was certainly memorable. It makes sense that Samara Weaving would return, considering she was the central character. The introduction of a mostly new cast is an interesting direction. I wonder what the reasoning behind that decision was. The actors mentioned are certainly talented, so I'm curious to see how their characters will contribute to the story. The question raised about the validity of the marriage and the inheritance of the cursed fortune is a good one. It seems like a logical next step in the narrative. I'll be interested to learn more about the plot as production progresses.

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Oh, a sequel is happening. Right then. The first movie was… something. The whole deadly hide and seek concept was certainly different. It’s good to know Samara Weaving is coming back. She was pretty good in the first one. Replacing most of the other actors is a choice. The new cast seems… eclectic. David Cronenberg? That’s unexpected. The question about the inheritance is actually quite smart. That could lead to some interesting situations. I suppose I’ll see what they do with it.

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Well, this is a development. I recall the original Ready or Not being a surprising success. The blend of horror and comedy resonated with many viewers. The news of a sequel, titled Ready Or Not: Here I Come, is now confirmed, which will likely please fans of the first film. The casting announcement is particularly noteworthy. While the absence of most of the original family members is a significant change, the inclusion of actors like Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood suggests a potentially different, yet equally engaging, dynamic. The involvement of director David Cronenberg as an actor is also quite unusual and adds an element of intrigue to the project. The central premise of the first film, involving a deadly wedding night ritual, provided a strong foundation for a darkly comedic and suspenseful narrative. The sequel's potential exploration of the aftermath, particularly the question of Grace inheriting the family's cursed fortune, offers a logical and compelling direction for the story to take. It will be interesting to see how this premise is further developed and what new challenges Grace will face.

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Interesting. A sequel to Ready or Not. The first one had a certain dark charm. The title is straightforward, which is fine. The casting news is quite something. It’s a shame about the original family, but the new actors are definitely names that grab attention. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood in a horror film together? That sounds like it could be fun. And David Cronenberg acting is just… wild. The question about the inheritance is a really good point. That’s a thread I’d definitely want to see explored. It makes perfect sense that Grace wouldn't just be free and clear after surviving all that. The cursed fortune angle has a lot of potential for new conflicts and scares. I'll be curious to see how they handle the story progression.

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