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As a reboot of the venerable 1997 slasher is combining a fresh cast of stars with also honoring the legacy of the original film, get ready for a horrific new chapter in the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" saga. Ignoring the later sequels, the reboot—which is set to be a direct follow-up to the original—introduces a fresh generation of characters as well as resurrecting recognizable faces from the venerable horror film.
Rising stars and well-known personalities from beloved television shows mix in the reboot's cast. Leading the charge are Madelyn Cline and Camila Mendes, both well-known for their parts in the hit series "Outer Banks" and "Riverdale respectively. Complementing the pair will be Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, and Jonah Hauer-King, all of whom are making waves in the entertainment business.
The news that two legendary actors from the original "I Know What You Did Last Summer are in talks to return adds to the buzz about the reboot. Said to be considering returning in the new sequel are Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., who starred as Julie James and Max Cunningham in the 1997 movie. Although their exact participation is yet unknown, their possible comeback promises to excite the reboot with a feeling of nostalgia.
The "I Know What You Did Last Summer" reboot is scheduled to be a straight follow-up to the original movie, so excluding the later successors. Years after the events of the first film, the movie will carry on the narrative of the original and investigate the characters and their path. The reboot seeks to bring its own original twists and turns while yet capturing the core of the original.
Director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, best known for her work on the Netflix film "Someone Great" and the hit television series "Sweet/Vicious," is leading this horrible new chapter. Lead McKendrick, who is starting his career in the realm of horror filmmaking, writes the script concurrently.
For those who watched the original movie, the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" reboot is a nostalgic trip down memory lane as well as a fresh and interesting interpretation of the venerable slasher tale. A fresh cast combined with the possibility of returning original performers produces a special mix of old and new that will appeal to both long-time fans and recent franchise attendees. One thing is certain as we wait for more specifics on the reboot: this new chapter in the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" story promises to be an exciting and terrible one.