They’re ready for seconds.
Eli Roth’s 2023 slasher horror hit Thanksgiving is gearing up for a sequel, and this week, two cast members from the original said they’re planning to reprise their roles in the next chapter, according to a report on Games Radar.
The Tri-Star Pictures sequel–expected to hit theaters sometime in 2025–has not yet revealed plot details or production schedules, but Nell Verlaque (Jess in the original film) and Rick Hofffman (who played Jess’ father Thomas) are ready to sign up for the next bloody ride.
In discussing the sequel and her role in it, Verlaque said, “I think it will be a continuation of where we last saw my character. So, right now, I think so. When I’ve spoken to Eli about what he wants to do, I think he wants to flesh out the characters a lot. I think the reason the first one worked so well is because the relationships between everyone were very strong.”
Hoffman more or less echoed those sentiments. “Based on what I’m told,” the actor said, “I’m involved. I don’t want to give anything away, but it’s gonna be an interesting experience for sure.”
The sequel–continuing the original that Roth based on his mock trailer from 2007’s Grindhouse double-feature–will be helmed by Roth from a screenplay he’s writing with Jeff Rendell.
Thanksgiving follows a mysterious killer known as John Carver, who terrorizes the town of Plymouth, Mass. by turning the populace into a bloody carving board. A box office hit, the film raked in $46 million on a $15-million budget.
Keep reading Horror News Network for further updates on Thanksgiving 2.
