Jason Statham joins indie director Ben Wheatley in sequel to 2018 shark thriller
Meg 2: The Trench is an action thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley for Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the direct sequel to 2018’s The Meg and based on Steve Alten’s novel, The Trench. Wheatley has gained recognition for his work as a director and writer in the realm of independent thrillers, including Free Fire, High Rise, and Rebecca. Meg 2: The Trench boasts Haris Zambarloukos as its cinematographer, known for his previous work on films such as Mamma Mia!, Thor, and Belfast. Esteemed English composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who previously scored the first movie, returns to create the epic score for this giant monster film.
Jason Statham leads the cast in Meg 2: The Trench and is joined by Sienna Guillory, recognized for her role in the Resident Evil film series. Other notable cast members include Cliff Curtis, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy and Skyler Samuels rounding out the expanded ensemble.