A Quiet Place 2: John Krasinski confirms he is writing sequel
'I had this small idea for a sequel, but I didn't think it would go anywhere'
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Your support makes all the difference.John Krasinski has confirmed that he's currently writing a sequel A Quiet Place.
The former US Office actor – who directed, co-wrote and starred in the ambitious horror movie – revealed that other filmmakers were initially approached by the film's studio, Paramount.
"I had this small idea for a sequel, but I didn't think it would go anywhere," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "So, I said to the studio, 'Just go do the movie with somebody else'
"They heard some pitches, and I told Drew [Form, the producer] about this little idea. And he told me to think about it a little longer. And then I thought, 'This might really work'. So, I'm currently writing the sequel."
Following A Quiet Place's box-office success, grossing over $300 million from a $21 million budget, Paramount were quick to announced a release date for a sequel:15 May 2020.
Krasinski previously told The Independent that another director could certainly take over the franchise, as it was all "about finding the right story."
"I know Paramount announced it and really want to do one," he said. "I really credit them with allowing us to very gently get in the water; it’s really nice of them to do because a lot of places would just make it. We’re really trying to find a story that feels very connected [to the first one].”
Meanwhile, Krasinski will continue to lead Amazon's Jack Ryan TV series, a second season of which was commissioned earlier this year.
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