teaser trailer for Smile 2 has been released. The film, set to premiere on October 18, promises more horror and suspense. Kyle Gallner returns, joined by new cast members.
Cast
Kyle Gallner reprises his role in Smile 2. His character now has the curse after witnessing Rose, played by Sosie Bacon, take her life in the first film. While Rose is not expected to return, the entity's tricks leave room for surprises. The new cast includes Lukas Gage, Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Dylan Gelula and Raúl Castillo.
Trailer The teaser trailer introduces Naomi Scott as Skye Riley, a megastar performer. She gets caught in the curse after Lukas Gage's character, Louis, kills himself in front of her. Skye starts seeing sinister smiles everywhere, indicating the curse has gripped her. The teaser shows plenty of jump scares and a nod to Suspiria.
Creative Marketing Strategies
The marketing team for Smile 2 continues their innovative approach. Previously, actors with eerie smiles were planted at sporting events to promote the first film. For Smile 2, they created a fake Instagram account for Skye Riley. This account, combined with footage shown at CinemaCon, raised anticipation for the sequel, as per reports.
Director Parker Finn's Return
Director Parker Finn returns for Smile 2. Finn plans to escalate the horror from the first film. Lukas Gage hinted at the intense scenes, sharing that he became physically sick during filming. The film's plot involving a pop star like