Under Robinson’s direction, the film is being shaped by a screenplay crafted by Leah McKendrick, known for her work on M.F.A., with additional rewrites contributed by Robinson and journalist Sam Lansky. In a previous interview with Collider, McKendrick shared that this new sequel will delve into significant themes surrounding “the complex nature of heroism and villainy, the dichotomy of right and wrong, and the haunting reminders of our past mistakes. With the rise of social media and the pervasive nature of fame, it begs the question: who is Julie James in an era devoid of secrets?“ Additionally, she mentioned that during her pitch to Sony, they were particularly interested in exploring “the pivotal incident that sets the story in motion and the identity of the killer.“

The cast of the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer features a talented lineup including Madelyn Cline from Outer Banks, Sarah Pidgeon from Tiny Beautiful Things, Tyriq Withers from Atlanta, Jonah Hauer-King from The Little Mermaid, Billy Campbell from The Rocketeer, Lola Tung from The Summer I Turned Pretty, Nicholas Alexander Chavez from Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story, Austin Nichols from The Day After Tomorrow, and model/musician Gabbriette, who is making her feature film debut. Initially, Camila Mendes from Riverdale, who starred in Robinson’s Do Revenge, was attached to the project but had to exit due to scheduling conflicts. She has been succeeded by Chase Sui Wonders from Bodies Bodies Bodies. Furthermore, Freddie Prinze Jr., who portrayed Ray Bronson in the original films, has signed on to reprise his role, while Jennifer Love Hewitt, the original Julie James, is currently in negotiations to join the cast.

The original I Know What You Did Last Summer was directed by Jim Gillespie and adapted from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson, which drew inspiration from the novel by Lois Duncan. The gripping plot centers around four friends who, a year after a tragic accident where they accidentally kill a fisherman and dispose of his body, begin to receive ominous letters that suggest their crime has been witnessed. As they confront their past, the tension escalates when Barry, played by Ryan Phillippe, falls victim to a mysterious assailant wielding a meat hook, leading to a blood-soaked chase that puts Julie, Helen, and Ray in grave danger.

In the sequel, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, directed by Danny Cannon, the story continues a year after Julie James has survived a vicious encounter with a vengeful killer. Still haunted by the traumatic experience, she joins her friends on a vacation to the Bahamas, only to find herself receiving threatening messages that suggest the nightmare is far from over, as the specter of her past looms large.

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