Meg 2: The Trench Movie (2023):
Meg 2: The Trench is an upcoming American science fiction action adventure horror film based on the 1999 book The Trench by Steve Alten. It is directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay by Dean Georgaris, Jon Hoeber, and Erich Hoeber.
Serving as the sequel to The Meg (2018), the film stars Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sienna Guillory, Cliff Curtis, Shuya Sophia Cai, Skyler Samuels, Page Kennedy, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta.
In April 2021, Jason Statham said filming was set to begin in January 2022, and commenced as planned at the end of January at the Warner-owned Leavesden Studios outside London, with principal photography starting on February 4, 2022.
Meg 2: The Trench is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States, on August 4, 2023.
Meg 2: The Trench Movie Information:
| Movie Name | Meg 2: The Trench |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Adventure Horror Sci-Fi |
| Also known as | The Meg 2: The Trench |
| Countries | United States China |
| Languages | English Mandarin Chinese |
| Release Date | August 4, 2023 |
| Based on | The Trench by Steve Alten |
| Starring | Jason Statham Sienna Guillory Wu Jing Cliff Curtis |
| Directed by | Ben Wheatley |
| Screenplay by | Dean Georgaris Jon Hoeber Erich Hoeber |
| Produced by | Belle Avery Lorenzo di Bonaventura |
| Cinematography by | Haris Zambarloukos |
| Edited by | Jonathan Amos |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Production Companies | CMC Pictures DF Pictures Di Bonaventura Pictures Apelles Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Budget | TBA |
| Box Office Collection | TBA |
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Meg 2: The Trench Movie Storyline (Plot/Synopsis):
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush this summer in “Meg 2: The Trench,” a literally larger-than-life thrill ride that supersizes the 2018 blockbuster and takes the action to higher heights and even greater depths with multiple massive Megs and so much more! Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time. Immerse yourself in the most electrifying cinematic experience of the year with “Meg 2: The Trench” – where the depths of the ocean are matched only by the heights of sheer, unstoppable excitement!—Warner Bros. Pictures
Meg 2: The Trench Movie Cast and Characters:
- Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor
- Wu Jing
- Sophia Cai as Meiying Zhang
- Page Kennedy as DJ
- Sergio Peris-Mencheta
- Skyler Samuels
- Cliff Curtis as James “Mac” Mackreides
- Sienna Guillory
Interesting Facts About Meg 2: The Trench Movie:
- The film is set 4 years after the end of the first film’s events.
- After reading the script, Steve Alten, author of the Meg novels, said it had a “dark tone” and “potential for an R rating.”
- While speaking to entertainment site DenOfGeek in April 2021, director Ben Wheatley hinted that the film might see Jason Statham facing off against not one but several giant, prehistoric sharks.
