Exclusive: SMILE 2 Director Interview | Parker Finn’s Naomi Scott-Starring Horror Sequel

We were lucky enough to sit down in person with Smile writer-director Parker Finn to discuss his chilling sequel, Smile 2, which picks up the terrifying momentum of the original and pushes it into even darker territory. Following the global success of Smile, which grossed an impressive $200 million at the worldwide box office, Finn has returned to deliver more of the mind-bending horror that captivated audiences and critics alike.

In our exclusive interview that you can watch above, Parker Finn opened up about the inspirations behind the film, the intense collaboration with Naomi Scott, and the challenges of crafting such an ambitious horror sequel. We also touched on set vibes, filming difficulties, and the potential for a third Smile film. Finn was more than willing to pull back the curtain on the filmmaking process and share how this sequel came to life.

In Smile 2, global pop sensation Skye Rile (Naomi Scott, giving one hell of a performance) begins experiencing terrifying and unexplainable events just as she is about to embark on a world tour. As the horrors intensify, Riley must confront the dark truths of her past while struggling with the pressures of fame.

The film was produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno. The cast includes Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo, and Kyle Gallner.

Smile 2 opened in Australian cinemas on October 17th and US cinemas on October 18th.