When the horror film A Quiet Place hit theaters, it was like a whisper in the night that turned into a roar. Nobody saw this coming—except maybe the people who knew how talented Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are. With a measly budget of just $17 million, the film raked in an astonishing $340 million worldwide. That’s what you call a smash hit! Not only did it put Blunt and Krasinski on the map as horror royalty, but it also set the stage for something even bigger. And guess what? The sequel is officially happening, and John Krasinski is back in the director's chair. Mark your calendars for May 20, 2020!
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Why a Sequel? John Krasinski’s Honest Take
Now, here’s the thing: John Krasinski didn’t exactly jump at the chance to direct a sequel. In fact, he admitted in an interview with Deadline last November that he was hesitant about the idea. “To be completely honest with you,” he said, “I really didn’t want to do the sequel. The first movie wasn’t designed to have a follow-up. We all knew that, and the studio knew it too.” But Hollywood being Hollywood, success breeds more success. When the studio approached him about finding someone else to take the reins, Krasinski had an epiphany. “They asked me if I had any ideas, and I said, ‘Yeah, I’ve got a tiny one.’” And that tiny idea grew into something much bigger.
What’s the Deal with the Plot?
At this early stage, we don’t know much about what the sequel will entail. Will Emily Blunt be reprising her role as the stoic mom who knows how to survive in silence? That remains to be seen. But Krasinski did give us a little insight into his vision for the film. “Most sequels are about bringing back a hero or a villain,” he explained. “You take a character people loved and put them in a new world. But we’ve got the opposite setup. We’ve got the world, and we can drop anyone into it. That’s what excites me. There’s so much more to explore in this universe.”
Krasinski’s approach is refreshing. Instead of relying on the same characters to carry the story, he’s ready to dive deeper into the rich, terrifying world he created in the first film. It’s not just about survival anymore—it’s about understanding how the rest of humanity is dealing with this nightmare. That’s a bold move, and it’s one that could make A Quiet Place 2 even more thrilling than its predecessor.
What Can We Expect?
So, what does all of this mean for fans of the original? Well, if Krasinski’s vision holds true, we’re in for a treat. The sequel won’t just be a rehash of the first movie. It’ll take us on a journey through a world that’s already been turned upside down. We’ll see new perspectives, new challenges, and maybe even some answers to the questions left hanging in the first film. And let’s be honest—after the cliffhanger ending of A Quiet Place, we deserve some closure.
Until then, all we can do is speculate and count down the days until May 20, 2020. Will Emily Blunt return? Who else will join the cast? And most importantly, will the creatures still be just as terrifying? One thing’s for sure: John Krasinski is determined to give us a sequel that lives up to the original—and maybe even surpasses it.
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